California § 20463 - The bond shall guarantee the payment of any sum which the claimant may recover on
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§ 20463. The bond shall guarantee the payment of any sum which the claimant may recover on
The bond shall guarantee the payment of any sum which the claimant may recover on the claim together with his costs of suit in the action, if he shall recover therein. If such bond is filed, the city, any officer thereof, or superintendent of streets shall not withhold any moneys or funds, assessment, partial assessment, any reassessment and any bonds which may be issued to represent any assessment or reassessment from the contractor on account of the claim. The sureties upon the bond shall be jointly and severally liable to the claimant with the sureties upon the contractorâs original labor and material bond posted by the contractor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20463
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20463 cover?
Section 20463 ("The bond shall guarantee the payment of any sum which the claimant may recover on") 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 § 20463?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 20463 apply to my situation?
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