California § 1359 - If the agent is dead, or from sickness or other casualty unable personally to del
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1359 — If the agent is dead, or from sickness or other casualty unable personally to del, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1359. If the agent is dead, or from sickness or other casualty unable personally to del
If the agent is dead, or from sickness or other casualty unable personally to deliver the commission and return, as prescribed in the last section, it may be received by the Clerk or Judge from any other person, upon his making an affidavit that he received it from the agent; that the agent is dead, or from sickness or other casualty unable to deliver it; that it has not been opened or altered since the person making the affidavit received it; and that he believes it has not been opened or altered since it came from the hands of the Commissioner.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1359
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1359 cover?
Section 1359 ("If the agent is dead, or from sickness or other casualty unable personally to del") 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 § 1359?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1359 apply to my situation?
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