California § 1573 - Constructive fraud consists: 1. In any breach of duty which, without an actually
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1573 — Constructive fraud consists: 1. In any breach of duty which, without an actually, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1573. Constructive fraud consists: 1. In any breach of duty which, without an actually
Constructive fraud consists: 1. In any breach of duty which, without an actually fraudulent intent, gains an advantage to the person in fault, or any one claiming under him, by misleading another to his prejudice, or to the prejudice of any one claiming under him; or, 2. In any such act or omission as the law specially declares to be fraudulent, without respect to actual fraud.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1573
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1573 cover?
Section 1573 ("Constructive fraud consists: 1. In any breach of duty which, without an actually") 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 § 1573?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1573 apply to my situation?
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