California § 9201 - A public entity shall have full authority to compromise or otherwise settle any c
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§ 9201. A public entity shall have full authority to compromise or otherwise settle any c
(a) A public entity shall have full authority to compromise or otherwise settle any claim relating to a contract at any time. (b) The public entity shall include provisions in a public works contract for timely notification of the contractor of the receipt of any third-party claim, relating to the contract. (c) The public entity shall be entitled to recover its reasonable costs incurred in providing the notification required by subdivision (b).
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9201
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9201 cover?
Section 9201 ("A public entity shall have full authority to compromise or otherwise settle any c") 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 § 9201?
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