{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"3430","citation":"Civ. Code, § 3430","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 creditor, within the meaning of this Title, is one in whose favor an obligation exists, by reason of which he is, or may become, entitled to the payment of money.</p>","text":"A creditor, within the meaning of this Title, is one in whose favor an obligation exists, by reason of which he is, or may become, entitled to the payment of money.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/general-principles-3430","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}