California § 403.070 - An action or proceeding that is reclassified shall be deemed to have been commenc
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§ 403.070. An action or proceeding that is reclassified shall be deemed to have been commenc
(a) An action or proceeding that is reclassified shall be deemed to have been commenced at the time the complaint or petition was initially filed, not at the time of reclassification. (b) The court shall have and exercise over the reclassified action or proceeding the same authority as if the action or proceeding had been originally commenced as reclassified, all prior proceedings being saved. The court may allow or require whatever amendment of the pleadings, filing and service of amended, additional, or supplemental pleadings, or giving of notice, or other appropriate action, as may be necessary for the proper presentation and determination of the action or proceeding as reclassified.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 403.070
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 403.070 cover?
Section 403.070 ("An action or proceeding that is reclassified shall be deemed to have been commenc") 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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