California § 1229 - Where a power to revoke or modify an instrument affecting the title to, or the en
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§ 1229. Where a power to revoke or modify an instrument affecting the title to, or the en
Where a power to revoke or modify an instrument affecting the title to, or the enjoyment of, an estate in real property, is reserved to the grantor, or given to any other person, a subsequent grant of, or charge upon, the estate, by the person having the power or revocation, in favor of a purchaser or incumbrancer for value, operates as a revocation of the original instrument, to the extent of the power, in favor of such purchaser or incumbrancer.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1229
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1229 cover?
Section 1229 ("Where a power to revoke or modify an instrument affecting the title to, or the en") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1229?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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