California · Civil Code
CIV §1228: No instrument is to be avoided under the last section, in favor of a subsequent purchaser or incumbrancer having notice thereof at the time his purchase was made, or his lien acquired, unless the pers
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An instrument cannot be avoided in favor of a later purchaser or lien holder who had notice of it when acquiring their interest.
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No instrument is to be avoided under the last section, in favor of a subsequent purchaser or incumbrancer having notice thereof at the time his purchase was made, or his lien acquired, unless the person in whose favor the instrument was made was privy to the fraud intended.
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