California § 9408 - If a counteraffidavit, together with proof of service, is served under Section 94
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§ 9408. If a counteraffidavit, together with proof of service, is served under Section 94
(a) If a counteraffidavit, together with proof of service, is served under Section 9406, either the direct contractor or the claimant may commence an action for a declaration of the rights of the parties. (b) After commencement of the action, either the direct contractor or the claimant may move the court for a determination of rights under the affidavit and counteraffidavit. The party making the motion shall give not less than five daysâ notice of the hearing to the public entity and to the other party. (c) The notice of hearing shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8100) of Title 1. Notwithstanding Section 8116, when notice of the hearing is made by mail, the notice is complete on the fifth day following deposit of the notice in the mail. (d) The court shall hear the motion within 15 days after the date of the motion, unless the court continues the hearing for good cause.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9408 cover?
Section 9408 ("If a counteraffidavit, together with proof of service, is served under Section 94") 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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