California § 9154 - Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, if a creditor makes a written d
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 9154 — Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, if a creditor makes a written d, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9154. Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, if a creditor makes a written d
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, if a creditor makes a written demand for payment within four months after the date letters are first issued to a general personal representative, the personal representative may waive formal defects and elect to treat the demand as a claim that is filed and established under this part by paying the amount demanded before the expiration of 30 days after the four-month period if all of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) The debt was justly due. (2) The debt was paid in good faith. (3) The amount paid was the true amount of the indebtedness over and above all payments and offsets. (4) The estate is solvent. (b) Nothing in this section limits application of (1) the doctrines of waiver, estoppel, laches, or detrimental reliance or (2) any other equitable principle.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9154
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9154 cover?
Section 9154 ("Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, if a creditor makes a written d") 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 § 9154?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 9154 apply to my situation?
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