California § 20434 - An action to determine the validity of proceedings relating to the work and the v
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§ 20434. An action to determine the validity of proceedings relating to the work and the v
An action to determine the validity of proceedings relating to the work and the validity of any contract entered or to be entered into pursuant thereto may be brought by the legislative body or by the contractor pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. For such purpose proceedings shall be deemed to be in existence upon the award of the contract. An action may be commenced and concluded by the legislative body before the publication of the notice inviting bids, and for such purpose the proceedings shall be deemed to be in existence upon the adoption of the resolution ordering the work.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20434
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20434 cover?
Section 20434 ("An action to determine the validity of proceedings relating to the work and the v") 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 § 20434?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 20434" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 20434 apply to my situation?
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