{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"709","citation":"Civ. Code, § 709","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. PROPERTY [654. - 1422.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 1. PROPERTY IN GENERAL [654. - 749.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-2/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 2. OWNERSHIP [669. - 742.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-2/part-1/title-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Modifications of Ownership [678. - 726.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-2/part-1/title-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Conditions of Ownership [707. - 714.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-2/part-1/title-2/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If a condition precedent requires the performance of an act wrong of itself, the instrument containing it is so far void, and the right cannot exist. If it requires the performance of an act not wrong of itself, but otherwise unlawful, the instrument takes effect and the condition is void.</p>","text":"If a condition precedent requires the performance of an act wrong of itself, the instrument containing it is so far void, and the right cannot exist. If it requires the performance of an act not wrong of itself, but otherwise unlawful, the instrument takes effect and the condition is void.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/conditions-of-ownership-709","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}