Cal. Const. art. I, § 21
- Constitution
- Constitution of California
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Property owned before marriage or acquired during marriage by gift, will, or inheritance is separate property. (Sec. 21 renumbered from Sec. 8 (of Art. 20) on Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 7. Res.Ch. 90, 1974.)
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