California § 25505 - A corporation which is liable under this chapter shall have a right of indemnific
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 25505 — A corporation which is liable under this chapter shall have a right of indemnific, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25505. A corporation which is liable under this chapter shall have a right of indemnific
A corporation which is liable under this chapter shall have a right of indemnification against any of its principal executive officers, directors, and controlling persons whose willful violation of any provision of this law gave rise to such liability. All persons liable under this chapter shall have a right of contribution against all other persons similarly liable, based upon each personâs proportionate share of the total liability, except that no person whose willful violation of any provision of this law has given rise to any liability shall have any right of contribution against any other person guilty merely of a negligent violation, and except that no principal executive officer, director, or controlling person whose willful violation has given rise to any liability shall have any right of contribution against the corporation to which he sustains that relationship.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 25505
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 25505 cover?
Section 25505 ("A corporation which is liable under this chapter shall have a right of indemnific") 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 § 25505?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 25505" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 25505 apply to my situation?
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