§ 1485 Obligation Extinguished By Offer

Civil Code·California

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This law says if someone offers to do what they promised in the right way, they don't have to do it anymore.

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•If you offer to do what you promised the right way, you're done with that promise.
•You have to follow the rules when you make the offer.
•This only works if you really mean to finish what you promised.

Example

You promise to pay your friend $10 for helping you move.

If you offer to pay the $10 the way you agreed, you don't owe the money anymore.

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§ 1485 Obligation Extinguished By Offer

An obligation is extinguished by an offer of performance, made in conformity to the rules herein prescribed, and with intent to extinguish the obligation. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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obligation offer of performance extinguish

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 1485.

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