California § 9450 - If funds withheld pursuant to a stop payment notice are insufficient to pay in fu

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 9450 — If funds withheld pursuant to a stop payment notice are insufficient to pay in fu, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9450. If funds withheld pursuant to a stop payment notice are insufficient to pay in fu

If funds withheld pursuant to a stop payment notice are insufficient to pay in full the claims of all persons who have given a stop payment notice, the funds shall be distributed among the claimants in the ratio that the claim of each bears to the aggregate of all claims for which a stop payment notice is given, without regard to the order in which the notices were given or enforcement actions were commenced.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9450

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9450 cover?

Section 9450 ("If funds withheld pursuant to a stop payment notice are insufficient to pay in fu") 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 § 9450?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 9450" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 9450 apply to my situation?

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