California § 895.2 - Whenever any public entities enter into an agreement, they are jointly and severa
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 895.2 — Whenever any public entities enter into an agreement, they are jointly and severa, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 895.2. Whenever any public entities enter into an agreement, they are jointly and severa
Whenever any public entities enter into an agreement, they are jointly and severally liable upon any liability which is imposed by any law other than this chapter upon any one of the entities or upon any entity created by the agreement for injury caused by a negligent or wrongful act or omission occurring in the performance of such agreement. Notwithstanding any other law, if a judgment is recovered against a public entity for injury caused in the performance of an agreement, the time within which a claim for such injury may be presented or an action commenced against any other public entity that is subject to the liability determined by the judgment under the provisions of this section begins to run when the judgment is rendered.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 895.2
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 895.2 cover?
Section 895.2 ("Whenever any public entities enter into an agreement, they are jointly and severa") 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 § 895.2?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 895.2 apply to my situation?
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