California § 631 - Where an appointment does not satisfy the formal requirements specified in the cr
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 631 — Where an appointment does not satisfy the formal requirements specified in the cr, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 631. Where an appointment does not satisfy the formal requirements specified in the cr
(a) Where an appointment does not satisfy the formal requirements specified in the creating instrument as provided in subdivision (a) of Section 630, the court may excuse compliance with the formal requirements and determine that exercise of the appointment was effective if both of the following requirements are satisfied: (1) The appointment approximates the manner of appointment prescribed by the donor. (2) The failure to satisfy the formal requirements does not defeat the accomplishment of a significant purpose of the donor. (b) This section does not permit a court to excuse compliance with a specific reference requirement under Section 632.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 631
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 631 cover?
Section 631 ("Where an appointment does not satisfy the formal requirements specified in the cr") 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 § 631?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 631 apply to my situation?
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