California § 11003 - If the court determines that the contest was without reasonable cause and in bad
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 11003 — If the court determines that the contest was without reasonable cause and in bad, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11003. If the court determines that the contest was without reasonable cause and in bad
(a) If the court determines that the contest was without reasonable cause and in bad faith, the court may award against the contestant the compensation and costs of the personal representative and other expenses and costs of litigation, including attorneyâs fees, incurred to defend the account. The amount awarded is a charge against any interest of the contestant in the estate and the contestant is personally liable for any amount that remains unsatisfied. (b) If the court determines that the opposition to the contest was without reasonable cause and in bad faith, the court may award the contestant the costs of the contestant and other expenses and costs of litigation, including attorneyâs fees, incurred to contest the account. The amount awarded is a charge against the compensation or other interest of the personal representative in the estate and the personal representative is liable personally and on the bond, if any, for any amount that remains unsatisfied.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 11003
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 11003 cover?
Section 11003 ("If the court determines that the contest was without reasonable cause and in bad") 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.
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