California § 21108 - The law of this state does not include (a) the common law rule of worthier title
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§ 21108. The law of this state does not include (a) the common law rule of worthier title
The law of this state does not include (a) the common law rule of worthier title that a transferor cannot devise an interest to his or her own heirs or (b) a presumption or rule of interpretation that a transferor does not intend, by a transfer to his or her own heirs or next of kin, to transfer an interest to them. The meaning of a transfer of a legal or equitable interest to a transferorâs own heirs or next of kin, however designated, shall be determined by the general rules applicable to the interpretation of instruments.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 21108
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 21108 cover?
Section 21108 ("The law of this state does not include (a) the common law rule of worthier title") 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.
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Is this the official text of California law?
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