California § 720.770 - Unless the parties otherwise agree, the hearing on an objection to an undertaking
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 720.770 — Unless the parties otherwise agree, the hearing on an objection to an undertaking, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 720.770. Unless the parties otherwise agree, the hearing on an objection to an undertaking
Unless the parties otherwise agree, the hearing on an objection to an undertaking shall be held not less than 10 nor more than 15 days after service of the notice of motion. The court may order the amount of the undertaking decreased below the amount prescribed by Section 720.160 or 720.260 if the court determines the amount prescribed exceeds the probable recovery of the beneficiary if the beneficiary ultimately prevails in proceedings to enforce the liability on the undertaking.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 720.770
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 720.770 cover?
Section 720.770 ("Unless the parties otherwise agree, the hearing on an objection to an undertaking") 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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