Section 1708.

Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 1708.
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Every person is bound, without contract, to abstain from injuring the person or property of another, or infringing upon any of his or her rights.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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