Section 43.4.

Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 43.4.
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A fraudulent promise to marry or to cohabit after marriage does not give rise to a cause of action for damages.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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