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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 2Pt. 4Ch. 1Art. 2§ 1044 Transferable Property Exceptions

§ 1044 Transferable Property Exceptions

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§ 1044 Transferable Property Exceptions

This law says that you can give or move any kind of property to someone else, unless another part of the law says you can't.

Key Takeaways

  • •You may transfer any property.
  • •Exceptions exist if another rule says otherwise.
  • •The rule is part of the Article it was enacted in (1872).

Example

You want to give your old bicycle to your neighbor.

You can hand over the bike because the law lets you transfer property, unless a different rule in the same article stops you.

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

Official Source
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§ 1044 Transferable Property Exceptions

Property of any kind may be transferred, except as otherwise provided by this Article. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 1045 Nontransferable Mere Possibilities
  • § 1046 Transferable Reentry Rights
  • § 1047 Adverse Possession Transfers
  • § 1791 Consumer Goods Definitions
  • § 1791.1 Consumer Goods Warranty Standards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 1044.
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