California § 2057 - Under a contract of fire insurance, payment to the insured shall be made within 3
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§ 2057. Under a contract of fire insurance, payment to the insured shall be made within 3
Under a contract of fire insurance, payment to the insured shall be made within 30 days after the amount of the loss and the liability of the company have been agreed upon or settled by the insured and the company in writing. If the company fails to pay within the 30 days, the payment shall bear interest, beginning the 31st day, at the prevailing legal rate. The company also shall be liable for all costs of collection, including reasonable attorneysâ fees, if legal action is necessary to obtain payment after the company has willfully failed to pay within the 30 days.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2057
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2057 cover?
Section 2057 ("Under a contract of fire insurance, payment to the insured shall be made within 3") 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 § 2057?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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