California § 20436 - If an action is commenced under the provisions of this chapter to determine the v
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 20436 — If an action is commenced under the provisions of this chapter to determine the v, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20436. If an action is commenced under the provisions of this chapter to determine the v
If an action is commenced under the provisions of this chapter to determine the validity of any contract or proposed contract, and the contract has not been signed, the contractor shall not be obligated to sign the same until a judgment sustaining the validity of the proceedings and the proposed contract has become final. If the contractor has signed and executed the contract, he shall not be obligated to begin work until a judgment sustaining the validity of the proceedings and the contract has become final. If a judgment is entered holding the contract invalid, the contractor shall be discharged and relieved of all obligation under the contract, and he and his sureties shall be discharged and relieved of all obligation upon any bond required by law in connection with such contract.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20436
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20436 cover?
Section 20436 ("If an action is commenced under the provisions of this chapter to determine 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 § 20436?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 20436 apply to my situation?
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