California § 895.6 - Unless the public entities that are parties to an agreement otherwise provide in
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§ 895.6. Unless the public entities that are parties to an agreement otherwise provide in
Unless the public entities that are parties to an agreement otherwise provide in the agreement, if a public entity is held liable upon any judgment for damages caused by a negligent or wrongful act or omission occurring in the performance of the agreement and pays in excess of its pro rata share in satisfaction of such judgment, such public entity is entitled to contribution from each of the other public entities that are parties to the agreement. The pro rata share of each public entity is determined by dividing the total amount of the judgment by the number of public entities that are parties to the agreement. The right of contribution is limited to the amount paid in satisfaction of the judgment in excess of the pro rata share of the public entity so paying. No public entity may be compelled to make contribution beyond its own pro rata share of the entire judgment.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 895.6
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 895.6 cover?
Section 895.6 ("Unless the public entities that are parties to an agreement otherwise provide in") 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 § 895.6?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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