{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"1710","citation":"Civ. Code, ยง 1710","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":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"

A 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.

","text":"A 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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/obligations-imposed-by-law-1710","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}