{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"3412","citation":"Civ. Code, § 3412","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS [3274. - 9566.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 1. RELIEF [3274. - 3428.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 3. SPECIFIC AND PREVENTIVE RELIEF [3366. - 3424.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1/title-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Specific Relief [3375. - 3415.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1/title-3/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 6. Cancellation of Instruments [3412. - 3415.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1/title-3/chapter-2/article-6"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A written instrument, in respect to which there is a reasonable apprehension that if left outstanding it may cause serious injury to a person against whom it is void or voidable, may, upon his application, be so adjudged, and ordered to be delivered up or canceled.</p>","text":"A written instrument, in respect to which there is a reasonable apprehension that if left outstanding it may cause serious injury to a person against whom it is void or voidable, may, upon his application, be so adjudged, and ordered to be delivered up or canceled.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/cancellation-of-instruments-3412","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}