California CodesCivil Code - CIVDivision 3 — ObligationsPart 1 — Obligations in GeneralTitle 4 — Extinction of ObligationsChapter 6 — ReleaseSection 1542
A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.
Notes
Limits a general release so it does not cover claims the creditor or releasing party did not know or suspect existed in that person’s favor when executing the release and that, if known, would have materially affected the settlement with the debtor or released party.
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