Section 1615.

Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 1615.
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The burden of showing a want of consideration sufficient to support an instrument lies with the party seeking to invalidate or avoid it.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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