A grant may be deposited by the grantor with a third person, to be delivered on performance of a condition, and, on delivery by the depositary, it will take effect. While in the possession of the third person, and subject to condition, it is called an escrow.

(Enacted 1872.)

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Terms Used In California Civil Code 1057

  • Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
  • Grantor: The person who establishes a trust and places property into it.
  • will: includes codicil. See California Civil Code 14