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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 5§ 1607 Lawful Contract Consideration

§ 1607 Lawful Contract Consideration

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§ 1607 Lawful Contract Consideration

This law says that for a contract to be valid, the thing you get or give (consideration) must be legal.

Key Takeaways

  • •A contract's consideration must be something legal.
  • •If the consideration involves illegal activity, the contract is not valid.
  • •This rule follows the rule in Section 1667.

Example

You sign a contract to pay someone to fix your car, but they want to use stolen parts.

Because using stolen parts is illegal, the contract can't be enforced, even if both sides agreed.

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

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§ 1607 Lawful Contract Consideration

The consideration of a contract must be lawful within the meaning of Section 1667. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

considerationcontractlawfulSection 1667

Related Statutes

  • § 1608 Unlawful Contract Consideration Void
  • § 1611 Contract Consideration Determination
  • § 1532 Novation Contract Rules
  • § 1605 Valid Contract Consideration
  • § 1606 Promise Consideration Basis

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 1607.
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