{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"1557","citation":"Civ. Code, § 1557","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427. - 3273.91.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3"},{"name":"PART 2. CONTRACTS [1549. - 1701.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 1. NATURE OF A CONTRACT [1549. - 1615.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-2/title-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Parties [1556. - 1559.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-2/title-1/chapter-2"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 163, Sec. 9.   Effective January 1, 1993.   Operative January 1, 1994, by Sec. 161 of Ch. 163.","effective":"1993-01-01","html":"<p>(a) The capacity of a minor to contract is governed by Division 11 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/civ/6500\">6500</a>) of the Family Code.</p><p>(b) The capacity of a person of unsound mind to contract is governed by Part 1 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/civ/38\">38</a>) of Division 1.</p>","text":"(a) The capacity of a minor to contract is governed by Division 11 (commencing with Section 6500) of the Family Code. (b) The capacity of a person of unsound mind to contract is governed by Part 1 (commencing with Section 38) of Division 1.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/parties-1557","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}