§ 1057

California Civil Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

A grant may be deposited by the grantor with a third person, to be delivered on performance of a condition, and, on delivery by the depositary, it will take effect. While in the possession of the third person, and subject to condition, it is called an escrow.

(Enacted 1872.)

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