California § 8552 - If more than one claimant has given a stop payment notice: (a) Any number of clai
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8552 — If more than one claimant has given a stop payment notice: (a) Any number of clai, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8552. If more than one claimant has given a stop payment notice: (a) Any number of clai
If more than one claimant has given a stop payment notice: (a) Any number of claimants may join in the same enforcement action. (b) If claimants commence separate actions, the court first acquiring jurisdiction may order the actions consolidated. (c) On motion of the owner or construction lender the court shall require all claimants to be impleaded in one action, to the end that the rights of all parties may be adjudicated in the action.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8552
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8552 cover?
Section 8552 ("If more than one claimant has given a stop payment notice: (a) Any number of clai") 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 § 8552?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 8552" (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 § 8552 apply to my situation?
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