California § 8124 - A claimant
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8124 — A claimant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8124. A claimant
A claimantâs waiver and release does not release the owner, construction lender, or surety on a payment bond from a lien or claim unless both of the following conditions are satisfied: (a) The waiver and release is in substantially the form provided in this article and is signed by the claimant. (b) If the release is a conditional release, there is evidence of payment to the claimant. Evidence of payment may be either of the following: (1) The claimantâs endorsement on a single or joint payee check that has been paid by the financial institution on which it was drawn. (2) Written acknowledgment of payment by the claimant.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8124
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8124 cover?
Section 8124 ("A claimant") 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 § 8124?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 8124" (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 § 8124 apply to my situation?
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