California § 1710 - A deceit, within the meaning of the last section, is either: 1. The suggestion, a
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1710 — A deceit, within the meaning of the last section, is either: 1. The suggestion, a, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1710. A deceit, within the meaning of the last section, is either: 1. The suggestion, a
A deceit, within the meaning of the last section, is either: 1. The suggestion, as a fact, of that which is not true, by one who does not believe it to be true; 2. The assertion, as a fact, of that which is not true, by one who has no reasonable ground for believing it to be true; 3. The suppression of a fact, by one who is bound to disclose it, or who gives information of other facts which are likely to mislead for want of communication of that fact; or, 4. A promise, made without any intention of performing it.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1710
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1710 cover?
Section 1710 ("A deceit, within the meaning of the last section, is either: 1. The suggestion, a") 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.
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