California § 116.531 - Nothing in this article shall prevent a representative of an insurer or other exp
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 116.531 — Nothing in this article shall prevent a representative of an insurer or other exp, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 116.531. Nothing in this article shall prevent a representative of an insurer or other exp
Nothing in this article shall prevent a representative of an insurer or other expert in the matter before the small claims court from rendering assistance to a party in the litigation except during the conduct of the hearing, either before or after the commencement of the action, unless otherwise prohibited by law; nor shall anything in this article prevent those individuals from testifying to facts of which they have personal knowledge and about which they are competent to testify.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 116.531
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 116.531 cover?
Section 116.531 ("Nothing in this article shall prevent a representative of an insurer or other exp") 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 § 116.531?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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