California § 764.010 - The court shall examine into and determine the plaintiff
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 764.010 — The court shall examine into and determine the plaintiff, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 764.010. The court shall examine into and determine the plaintiff
The court shall examine into and determine the plaintiffâs title against the claims of all the defendants. The court shall not enter judgment by default but shall in all cases require evidence of plaintiffâs title and hear such evidence as may be offered respecting the claims of any of the defendants, other than claims the validity of which is admitted by the plaintiff in the complaint. The court shall render judgment in accordance with the evidence and the law.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 764.010
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 764.010 cover?
Section 764.010 ("The court shall examine into and determine the plaintiff") 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 § 764.010?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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