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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 3Pt. 1Ch. 2§ 1487 Debtor'S Performance Offer Rules

§ 1487 Debtor'S Performance Offer Rules

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§ 1487 Debtor'S Performance Offer Rules

This law says that when someone owes money, they must make an offer to pay it to the person they owe it to, or to someone the debtor has authorized to receive the payment.

Key Takeaways

  • •An offer to pay must come from the debtor or someone the debtor authorizes.
  • •The offer must be made to the creditor or an authorized person at the proper location.
  • •If the creditor isn’t present, the offer can be made wherever the creditor can be found.

Example

A borrower wants to settle a loan and goes to the lender's office to say 'I can pay the $5,000 now'

The borrower must actually make the offer to the lender (or an authorized person) at the right place; if the lender isn’t there, the offer can be made wherever the lender can be found.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1487 Debtor'S Performance Offer Rules

An offer of performance must be made by the debtor, or by some person on his behalf and with his assent. (Enacted 1872.) [1488.]     Section Fourteen Hundred and Eighty-eight. An offer of performance must be made to the creditor, or to any one of two or more joint creditors, or to a person authorized by one or more of them to receive or collect what is due under the obligation, if such creditor or authorized person is present at the place where the offer may be made; and if not, wherever the creditor may be found. (Amended by Code Amendments 1873-74, Ch. 612.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

offer of performancedebtorcreditorjoint creditorsauthorized person

Related Statutes

  • § 1494 Conditional Performance Offers
  • § 1499 Debtor'S Right To Receipt
  • § 1502 Transfer Of Title Performance
  • § 1476 Creditor Directed Performance Extinguishment
  • § 1485 Obligation Extinguished By Offer

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 1487.
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