Civil Code - CIV
DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427 - 3273.69]
( Heading of Division 3 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 14. ) PART 2. CONTRACTS [1549 - 1701]
( Part 2 enacted 1872. ) TITLE 5. EXTINCTION OF CONTRACTS [1682 - 1701]
( Title 5 enacted 1872. ) CHAPTER 3. Modification and Cancellation [1697 - 1701]
( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 109. ) 1697.
A contract not in writing may be modified in any respect by consent of the parties, in writing, without a new consideration, and is extinguished thereby to the extent of the modification.
(Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 109.)