California § 613 - A power of appointment is
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 613 — A power of appointment is, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 613. A power of appointment is
A power of appointment is âimperativeâ where the creating instrument manifests an intent that the permissible appointees be benefited even if the powerholder fails to exercise the power. An imperative power can exist even though the powerholder has the privilege of selecting some and excluding others of the designated permissible appointees. All other powers of appointment are âdiscretionary.â The powerholder of a discretionary power is privileged to exercise, or not to exercise, the power as the powerholder chooses.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 613
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 613 cover?
Section 613 ("A power of appointment is") 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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