California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 3 — Obligations, Part 2 — Contracts, Title 1 — Nature of a Contract, Chapter 2 — Parties, Section 1556

All persons are capable of contracting, except minors, persons of unsound mind, and persons deprived of civil rights.

Notes

Defines contracting capacity broadly by providing that all persons may contract except minors, persons of unsound mind, and persons deprived of civil rights. Those three categories are excluded from the general rule of capacity and remain subject to the separate laws governing their ability to enter contracts.

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