Section 1710.
Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 1710.
in effectA deceit, within the meaning of the last section, is either:
1.
The suggestion, as a fact, of that which is not true, by one who does not believe it to be true;
2.
The assertion, as a fact, of that which is not true, by one who has no reasonable ground for believing it to be true;
3.
The suppression of a fact, by one who is bound to disclose it, or who gives information of other facts which are likely to mislead for want of communication of that fact; or,
4.
A promise, made without any intention of performing it.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026