California § 8048 - Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the person owning the fee or the pe
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8048 — Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the person owning the fee or the pe, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8048. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the person owning the fee or the pe
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the person owning the fee or the person in whom, on the day any protest or petition is filed, the legal title to real property appears, by deed duly recorded in the county recorderâs office of the county in which the city is situated, shall be deemed to be the owner thereof for the purpose of this part. But any person in possession of real property as the executor, administrator, trustee, guardian, or other legal representative of the owner, or any person in possession of real property under a written contract of purchase duly recorded, shall be deemed to be the owner thereof for the purposes of this part.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8048
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8048 cover?
Section 8048 ("Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the person owning the fee or the pe") 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 § 8048?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 8048" (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 § 8048 apply to my situation?
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