Section 1638.

Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 1638.
in effect
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The language of a contract is to govern its interpretation, if the language is clear and explicit, and does not involve an absurdity.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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