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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 3§ 1581 Consent Communication Requirements

§ 1581 Consent Communication Requirements

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§ 1581 Consent Communication Requirements

This law says that a person can give consent just by doing something or by not doing something that shows they agree.

Key Takeaways

  • •Consent can be shown by actions, not just by saying words.
  • •Not doing something can count as consent if it clearly shows agreement.
  • •The behavior must make it obvious that the person agrees.

Example

A neighbor leaves their garden gate open and doesn't stop you from walking through to retrieve a lost ball.

Leaving the gate open and not saying anything can be seen as agreeing to let you pass, so your entry is considered consented.

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

Official Source
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§ 1581 Consent Communication Requirements

Consent can be communicated with effect, only by some act or omission of the party contracting, by which he intends to communicate it, or which necessarily tends to such communication. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

Consentact or omissionparty contracting

Related Statutes

  • § 1568 Consent Under False Pretenses
  • § 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 1581.
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