Civ. Code, § 3529 · Part 4. MAXIMS OF JURISPRUDENCE

Civ. Code, § 3529

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

That which ought to have been done is to be regarded as done, in favor of a person to whom, and against a person from whom, performance is due.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 812, Sec. 9. (AB 1899) Effective January 1, 2025.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&sectionNum=3529.
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