California · Civil Code
CIV §1478: Performance of an obligation for the delivery of money only, is called payment.
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Payment is the performance of an obligation to deliver money. This defines a civil financial transaction, not a criminal offense.
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Performance of an obligation for the delivery of money only, is called payment.
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