California § 377.41 - On motion, the court shall allow a pending action or proceeding against the deced
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 377.41 — On motion, the court shall allow a pending action or proceeding against the deced, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 377.41. On motion, the court shall allow a pending action or proceeding against the deced
On motion, the court shall allow a pending action or proceeding against the decedent that does not abate to be continued against the decedentâs personal representative or, to the extent provided by statute, against the decedentâs successor in interest, except that the court may not permit an action or proceeding to be continued against the personal representative unless proof of compliance with Part 4 (commencing with Section 9000) of Division 7 of the Probate Code governing creditor claims is first made.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 377.41
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 377.41 cover?
Section 377.41 ("On motion, the court shall allow a pending action or proceeding against the deced") 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 § 377.41?
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