Though the parties to an accord are bound to execute it, yet it does not extinguish the obligation until it is fully executed.
Cal. Civ. Code § 1522
Accord and Satisfaction [[1521.] - 1526.]
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case Doran v. Dreyer (1956)
Most recently applied in Fanucchi & Limi Farms v. United Agri Products (July 2005)
Enacted 1872.
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