Section 2884.

Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 2884.
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A lien may be created by contract, to take immediate effect, as security for the performance of obligations not then in existence.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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