{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"3429","citation":"Civ. Code, § 3429","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 2. SPECIAL RELATIONS OF DEBTOR AND CREDITOR [3429. - 3449.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES [3429. - 3434.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-2/title-1"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A debtor, within the meaning of this Title, is one who, by reason of an existing obligation, is or may become liable to pay money to another, whether such liability is certain or contingent.</p>","text":"A debtor, within the meaning of this Title, is one who, by reason of an existing obligation, is or may become liable to pay money to another, whether such liability is certain or contingent.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/general-principles-3429","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}