California § 4261 - If a power of attorney grants general authority to an attorney-in-fact and is not
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4261 — If a power of attorney grants general authority to an attorney-in-fact and is not, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4261. If a power of attorney grants general authority to an attorney-in-fact and is not
If a power of attorney grants general authority to an attorney-in-fact and is not limited to one or more express actions, subjects, or purposes for which general authority is conferred, the attorney-in-fact has all the authority to act that a person having the capacity to contract may carry out through an attorney-in-fact specifically authorized to take the action.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4261
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4261 cover?
Section 4261 ("If a power of attorney grants general authority to an attorney-in-fact and is not") 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 § 4261?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 4261 apply to my situation?
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