California § 1609 - The validity or legality of any act or proceeding done or taken by any trust comp
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1609 — The validity or legality of any act or proceeding done or taken by any trust comp, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1609. The validity or legality of any act or proceeding done or taken by any trust comp
The validity or legality of any act or proceeding done or taken by any trust company, relating to or in connection with the administration of its court and private trusts, shall not be affected or impaired by the neglect or failure of such trust company, or of any officer or employee thereof, to comply with any of the provisions of this division. All such acts and proceedings done or taken prior to the revocation of its certificate of authority to do a trust business by the commissioner, under the provisions of this division, or the revocation by any court or judge thereof of the appointment, order, or decree theretofore entered in such trust matter, shall be as valid and effective for all purposes as if any such neglect or failure had not occurred.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1609
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1609 cover?
Section 1609 ("The validity or legality of any act or proceeding done or taken by any trust comp") 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 § 1609?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1609 apply to my situation?
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