California Civil Code Section 709

CA Civ Code § 709 (2017)  

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.

(Enacted 1872.)

Last modified: October 25, 2018