California § 369.5 - A partnership or other unincorporated association, whether organized for profit o

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 369.5 — A partnership or other unincorporated association, whether organized for profit o, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 369.5. A partnership or other unincorporated association, whether organized for profit o

(a) A partnership or other unincorporated association, whether organized for profit or not, may sue and be sued in the name it has assumed or by which it is known. (b) A member of the partnership or other unincorporated association may be joined as a party in an action against the unincorporated association. If service of process is made on the member as an individual, whether or not the member is also served as a person upon whom service is made on behalf of the unincorporated association, a judgment against the member based on the member’s personal liability may be obtained in the action, whether the liability is joint, joint and several, or several.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 369.5

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 369.5 cover?

Section 369.5 ("A partnership or other unincorporated association, whether organized for profit o") 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 § 369.5?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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