California § 708.790 - No public officer or employee is liable for failure to perform a duty imposed by
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 708.790 — No public officer or employee is liable for failure to perform a duty imposed by, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 708.790. No public officer or employee is liable for failure to perform a duty imposed by
No public officer or employee is liable for failure to perform a duty imposed by this article unless sufficient information is furnished by the abstract or certified copy of the judgment together with the affidavit to enable the officer or employee in the exercise of reasonable diligence to ascertain the identity of the judgment debtor therefrom and from the papers and records on file in the office in which the officer or employee works. The word âofficeâ as used in this section does not include any branch or subordinate office located in a different city.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 708.790
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 708.790 cover?
Section 708.790 ("No public officer or employee is liable for failure to perform a duty imposed by") 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 § 708.790?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 708.790" (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 § 708.790 apply to my situation?
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