{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"1708","citation":"Civ. Code, § 1708","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 3. OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED BY LAW [1708. - 1725.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 664, Sec. 38.5.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/obligations-imposed-by-law-1708","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}