California § 3391 - Specific performance cannot be enforced against a party to a contract in any of t
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3391 — Specific performance cannot be enforced against a party to a contract in any of t, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3391. Specific performance cannot be enforced against a party to a contract in any of t
Specific performance cannot be enforced against a party to a contract in any of the following cases: 1. If he has not received an adequate consideration for the contract; 2. If it is not, as to him, just and reasonable; 3. If his assent was obtained by the misrepresentation, concealment, circumvention, or unfair practices of any party to whom performance would become due under the contract, or by any promise of such party which has not been substantially fulfilled; or; 4. If his assent was given under the influence of mistake, misapprehension, or surprise, except that where the contract provides for compensation in case of mistake, a mistake within the scope of such provision may be compensated for, and the contract specifically enforced in other respects, if proper to be so enforced.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3391
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3391 cover?
Section 3391 ("Specific performance cannot be enforced against a party to a contract in any of t") 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 § 3391?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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