California § 16904 - In any civil action which is brought by the owner, driver, or occupant of a motor
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 16904 — In any civil action which is brought by the owner, driver, or occupant of a motor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16904. In any civil action which is brought by the owner, driver, or occupant of a motor
In any civil action which is brought by the owner, driver, or occupant of a motor vehicle, or by their personal representatives or assignees, or by the owner of livestock, for damages which are caused by collision between any motor vehicle and any domestic animal on a highway, there is no presumption or inference that the collision was due to negligence on behalf of the owner or the person in possession of the animal.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 16904
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 16904 cover?
Section 16904 ("In any civil action which is brought by the owner, driver, or occupant of a motor") 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 § 16904?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 16904 apply to my situation?
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