California Civil Code 1542
Current as of January 20, 2022 | Updated by California Business Lawyer & Corporate Lawyer
California Code, Civil Code – CIV § 1542
§ 1542. Certain claims not affected by general release
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.