Code Civ. Proc., § 1857 · Title 1. OF THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF EVIDENCE
Code Civ. Proc., § 1857
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The language of a writing is to be interpreted according to the meaning it bears in the place of its execution, unless the parties have reference to a different place.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Enacted 1872.
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=CCP§ionNum=1857.
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