An estate in real property, other than an estate at will or for a term not exceeding one year, can be transferred only by operation of law, or by an instrument in writing, subscribed by the party disposing of the same, or by his agent thereunto authorized by writing.

(Enacted 1872.)

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Terms Used In California Civil Code 1091

  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • will: includes codicil. See California Civil Code 14