California § 11466 - The court may order property in the estate distributed to a person entitled to it
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 11466 — The court may order property in the estate distributed to a person entitled to it, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11466. The court may order property in the estate distributed to a person entitled to it
The court may order property in the estate distributed to a person entitled to it under the final order for distribution, if the person gives a bond conditioned on payment by the person of the amount of a contingent or disputed debt that becomes absolute or established. The amount of the bond shall be determined by the court, not to exceed the fair market value on the date of distribution of the property received by the distributee, less the amount of liens and encumbrances. In the case of a disputed debt or in the case of a contingent debt where litigation is required to establish the contingency, the cost of the bond is recoverable from the unsuccessful party as a cost of litigation.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 11466
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 11466 cover?
Section 11466 ("The court may order property in the estate distributed to a person entitled to it") 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 § 11466?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 11466" (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 § 11466 apply to my situation?
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