§ 1708

California Civil Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

Every person is bound, without contract, to abstain from injuring the person or property of another, or infringing upon any of his or her rights.

(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 664, Sec. 38.5. Effective January 1, 2003.)

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