California § 53198.5 - As a separate, distinct, and cumulative remedy established for the collection of
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§ 53198.5. As a separate, distinct, and cumulative remedy established for the collection of
As a separate, distinct, and cumulative remedy established for the collection of the contingent assessment and any penalties, an action may be brought in the name of the local agency in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the lien provided pursuant to Section 53198. The court shall include an award of reasonable attorneyâs fees to the prevailing party in the action.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 53198.5 ("As a separate, distinct, and cumulative remedy established for the collection of") 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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