§ 1609 Executory Consideration Rules

Civil Code·California

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This law says a promise or deal can be done right away or later, and if it's a later promise, it must follow the rules in Chapter IV.

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•A promise can be carried out now or later.
•If the promise is for a future time, it must follow Chapter IV rules.
•The promise can be only partly completed and still count.

Example

You promise to pay your friend $50 next month for helping you move furniture.

The promise to pay later is called 'executory.' Because it will happen in the future, this law says that promise must follow the special rules in Chapter IV, even though you only owe part of the $50 now.

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§ 1609 Executory Consideration Rules

A consideration may be executed or executory, in whole or in part. In so far as it is executory it is subject to the provisions of Chapter IV of this Title. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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consideration executed executory Chapter IV

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 1609.

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