California § 1712 - One who obtains a thing without the consent of its owner, or by a consent afterwa
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1712 — One who obtains a thing without the consent of its owner, or by a consent afterwa, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1712. One who obtains a thing without the consent of its owner, or by a consent afterwa
One who obtains a thing without the consent of its owner, or by a consent afterwards rescinded, or by an unlawful exaction which the owner could not at the time prudently refuse, must restore it to the person from whom it was thus obtained, unless he has acquired a title thereto superior to that of such other person, or unless the transaction was corrupt and unlawful on both sides.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1712
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1712 cover?
Section 1712 ("One who obtains a thing without the consent of its owner, or by a consent afterwa") 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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