California § 7951 - When payment has been made in full for any lands which were public lands of the S
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7951 — When payment has been made in full for any lands which were public lands of the S, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7951. When payment has been made in full for any lands which were public lands of the S
When payment has been made in full for any lands which were public lands of the State and a patent has been issued therefor, and the purchaser or his successor in interest has, for a period of five years, been in possession, claiming under such patent the lands intended to be described therein and thereby, but which lands are incorrectly described in the patent, the person so in possession of the lands may have a new and correct survey made of the lands covered by the patent. The plat or map and field-notes constituting the survey shall be made and certified by the county surveyor of the county in which the land is located or by any other surveyor licensed by the State.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7951
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7951 cover?
Section 7951 ("When payment has been made in full for any lands which were public lands of the S") 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 § 7951?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 7951 apply to my situation?
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