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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 3§ 1568 Consent Under False Pretenses

§ 1568 Consent Under False Pretenses

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§ 1568 Consent Under False Pretenses

This law says that if someone agrees to something only because they were tricked or forced, their agreement doesn't really count.

Key Takeaways

  • •If you agree to something because of a lie or trick, your agreement isn't real.
  • •You can undo the agreement if you were tricked or forced.
  • •This only applies if you wouldn't have agreed without the trick or force.

Example

If someone signs a contract to buy a car because the seller lied and said the car was new, but it's actually old and broken.

The buyer's agreement doesn't count because they were tricked. They can cancel the contract.

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

Official Source
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§ 1568 Consent Under False Pretenses

Consent is deemed to have been obtained through one of the causes mentioned in the last section only when it would not have been given had such cause not existed. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

Consentcauses

Related Statutes

  • § 1581 Consent Communication Requirements
  • § 1583 Acceptance Communication Timing
  • § 1135 Ship Interest Transfer Rules
  • § 1140 Molder-Customer Die Ownership
  • § 1146 Voluntary Personal Property Gifts

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 1568.
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