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Civil Code - CIV

DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427 - 3272.9]

( Heading of Division 3 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 14. )

PART 2. CONTRACTS [1549 - 1701]

( Part 2 enacted 1872. )

TITLE 3. INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACTS [1635 - 1663]

( Title 3 enacted 1872. )

1638.

The language of a contract is to govern its interpretation, if the language is clear and explicit, and does not involve an absurdity.

(Enacted 1872.)