§ 659

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

Land is the material of the earth, whatever may be the ingredients of which it is composed, whether soil, rock, or other substance, and includes free or occupied space for an indefinite distance upwards as well as downwards, subject to limitations upon the use of airspace imposed, and rights in the use of airspace granted, by law.

(Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 860.)

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