California § 775 - The court, on its own motion or on the motion of any party, may call witnesses an

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§ 775. The court, on its own motion or on the motion of any party, may call witnesses an

The court, on its own motion or on the motion of any party, may call witnesses and interrogate them the same as if they had been produced by a party to the action, and the parties may object to the questions asked and the evidence adduced the same as if such witnesses were called and examined by an adverse party. Such witnesses may be cross-examined by all parties to the action in such order as the court directs.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 775

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 775 cover?

Section 775 ("The court, on its own motion or on the motion of any party, may call witnesses an") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 775?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 775" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 775 apply to my situation?

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