§ 2909

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

A lien is to be deemed accessory to the act for the performance of which it is a security, whether any person is bound for such performance or not, and is extinguishable in like manner with any other accessory obligation.

(Enacted 1872.)

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