California § 5802 - If, in any proceeding under this division, it is proved that an injury has been s
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5802 — If, in any proceeding under this division, it is proved that an injury has been s, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5802. If, in any proceeding under this division, it is proved that an injury has been s
If, in any proceeding under this division, it is proved that an injury has been suffered for which the employer would be liable to pay compensation if disability had resulted therefrom, but it is not proved that any disability has resulted, the appeals board may, instead of dismissing the application, award a nominal disability indemnity, if it appears that disability is likely to result at a future time.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5802
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5802 cover?
Section 5802 ("If, in any proceeding under this division, it is proved that an injury has been s") 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 § 5802?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 5802" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5802 apply to my situation?
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