California § 1690 - A stipulation that errors of description shall not avoid a contract, or shall be

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§ 1690. A stipulation that errors of description shall not avoid a contract, or shall be

A stipulation that errors of description shall not avoid a contract, or shall be the subject of compensation, or both, does not take away the right of rescission for fraud, nor for mistake, where such mistake is in a matter essential to the inducement of the contract, and is not capable of exact and entire compensation.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1690

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1690 cover?

Section 1690 ("A stipulation that errors of description shall not avoid a contract, or shall be") 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 § 1690?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 1690 apply to my situation?

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