California § 13554 - Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any debt described in Section 13550
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 13554 — Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any debt described in Section 13550, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13554. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any debt described in Section 13550
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any debt described in Section 13550 may be enforced against the surviving spouse in the same manner as it could have been enforced against the deceased spouse if the deceased spouse had not died. (b) In any action or proceeding based upon the debt, the surviving spouse may assert any defense, cross-complaint, or setoff which would have been available to the deceased spouse if the deceased spouse had not died. (c) Section 366.2 of the Code of Civil Procedure applies in an action under this section.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 13554
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 13554 cover?
Section 13554 ("Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any debt described in Section 13550") 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 § 13554?
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