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DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS 1427-3273.91›PART 1. OBLIGATIONS IN GENERAL 1427-1543›TITLE 1. DEFINITION OF OBLIGATIONS 1427-1428

§ [1428.]

California Civil Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California

One—The contract of the parties; or,

Two—The operation of law. An obligation arising from operation of law may be enforced in the manner provided by law, or by civil action or proceeding.

(Amended by Code Amendments 1873-74, Ch. 612.)

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