California § 342 - An action against a public entity upon a cause of action for which a claim is req
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 342 — An action against a public entity upon a cause of action for which a claim is req, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 342. An action against a public entity upon a cause of action for which a claim is req
An action against a public entity upon a cause of action for which a claim is required to be presented in accordance with Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code must be commenced within the time provided in Section 945.6 of the Government Code.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 342
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 342 cover?
Section 342 ("An action against a public entity upon a cause of action for which a claim is req") 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 § 342?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 342 apply to my situation?
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