California § 9370 - An action or proceeding pending against the decedent at the time of death may not
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 9370 — An action or proceeding pending against the decedent at the time of death may not, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9370. An action or proceeding pending against the decedent at the time of death may not
(a) An action or proceeding pending against the decedent at the time of death may not be continued against the decedentâs personal representative unless all of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) A claim is first filed as provided in this part. (2) The claim is rejected in whole or in part. (3) Within three months after the notice of rejection is given, the plaintiff applies to the court in which the action or proceeding is pending for an order to substitute the personal representative in the action or proceeding. This paragraph applies only if the notice of rejection contains a statement that the plaintiff has three months within which to apply for an order for substitution. (b) No recovery shall be allowed in the action against property in the decedentâs estate unless proof is made of compliance with this section.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9370
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9370 cover?
Section 9370 ("An action or proceeding pending against the decedent at the time of death may not") 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.
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