California § 357 - When an insured has no personal knowledge of a fact, he may nevertheless repeat i
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 357 — When an insured has no personal knowledge of a fact, he may nevertheless repeat i, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 357. When an insured has no personal knowledge of a fact, he may nevertheless repeat i
When an insured has no personal knowledge of a fact, he may nevertheless repeat information which he has upon the subject, and which he believes to be true, with the explanation that he does so on the information of others; or he may submit the information, in its whole extent, to the insurer. In neither case is he responsible for its truth, unless it proceeds from an agent of the insured, whose duty it is to give the information.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 357
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 357 cover?
Section 357 ("When an insured has no personal knowledge of a fact, he may nevertheless repeat i") 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 § 357?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 357" (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?
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How does California § 357 apply to my situation?
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