California § 1242 - If, in any action authorized by Section 1241, judgment is rendered for the plaint
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1242 — If, in any action authorized by Section 1241, judgment is rendered for the plaint, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1242. If, in any action authorized by Section 1241, judgment is rendered for the plaint
If, in any action authorized by Section 1241, judgment is rendered for the plaintiff, the amount of the judgment shall first be credited on any contributions, interest, and penalties due from the plaintiff under this division, and the balance of the judgment shall be refunded to the plaintiff. In any such judgment, interest shall be allowed and paid only to the extent that interest and penalties collected under this division are available therefor, at the rate of 12 percent per annum upon the amount of contributions found to have been illegally collected from the date of the payment of the contributions to the date of the judgment.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1242
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1242 cover?
Section 1242 ("If, in any action authorized by Section 1241, judgment is rendered for the plaint") 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 § 1242?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1242" (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 § 1242 apply to my situation?
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