California § 377.20 - Except as otherwise provided by statute, a cause of action for or against a perso
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 377.20 — Except as otherwise provided by statute, a cause of action for or against a perso, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 377.20. Except as otherwise provided by statute, a cause of action for or against a perso
(a) Except as otherwise provided by statute, a cause of action for or against a person is not lost by reason of the personâs death, but survives subject to the applicable limitations period. (b) This section applies even though a loss or damage occurs simultaneously with or after the death of a person who would have been liable if the personâs death had not preceded or occurred simultaneously with the loss or damage.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 377.20
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 377.20 cover?
Section 377.20 ("Except as otherwise provided by statute, a cause of action for or against a perso") 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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