California § 1432 - Except as provided in Section 877 of the Code of Civil Procedure, a party to a jo
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1432 — Except as provided in Section 877 of the Code of Civil Procedure, a party to a jo, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1432. Except as provided in Section 877 of the Code of Civil Procedure, a party to a jo
Except as provided in Section 877 of the Code of Civil Procedure, a party to a joint, or joint and several obligation, who satisfies more than his share of the claim against all, may require a proportionate contribution from all the parties joined with him.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1432
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1432 cover?
Section 1432 ("Except as provided in Section 877 of the Code of Civil Procedure, a party to a jo") 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 § 1432?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1432 apply to my situation?
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