California § 636 - On a judgment for the plaintiff upon an issue of law, he may proceed in the manne
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 636 — On a judgment for the plaintiff upon an issue of law, he may proceed in the manne, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 636. On a judgment for the plaintiff upon an issue of law, he may proceed in the manne
On a judgment for the plaintiff upon an issue of law, he may proceed in the manner prescribed by the first two subdivisions of Section 585, upon the failure of the defendant to answer. If judgment be for the defendant upon an issue of law, and the taking of an account, or the proof of any fact, be necessary to enable the Court to complete the judgment, a reference may be ordered, as in that section provided.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 636
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 636 cover?
Section 636 ("On a judgment for the plaintiff upon an issue of law, he may proceed in the manne") 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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