California § 4771 - In a proceeding under this part commenced by the filing of a petition by a person
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4771 — In a proceeding under this part commenced by the filing of a petition by a person, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4771. In a proceeding under this part commenced by the filing of a petition by a person
In a proceeding under this part commenced by the filing of a petition by a person other than the agent or surrogate, the court may in its discretion award reasonable attorneyâs fees to one of the following: (a) The agent or surrogate, if the court determines that the proceeding was commenced without any reasonable cause. (b) The person commencing the proceeding, if the court determines that the agent or surrogate has clearly violated the duties under the advance health care directive.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4771
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4771 cover?
Section 4771 ("In a proceeding under this part commenced by the filing of a petition by a person") 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 § 4771?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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