California § 946 - Where a claim that is required to be presented to a public entity in accordance w
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§ 946. Where a claim that is required to be presented to a public entity in accordance w
Where a claim that is required to be presented to a public entity in accordance with Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of this division is so presented and action thereon is taken by the board: (a) If the claim is allowed in full and the claimant accepts the amount allowed, no suit may be maintained on any part of the cause of action to which the claim relates. (b) If the claim is allowed in part and the claimant accepts the amount allowed, no suit may be maintained on that part of the cause of action which is represented by the allowed portion of the claim. (c) If the claim is allowed in part, no suit may be maintained on any portion of the cause of action where, pursuant to a requirement of the board to such effect, the claimant has accepted the amount allowed in settlement of the entire claim.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 946
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 946 cover?
Section 946 ("Where a claim that is required to be presented to a public entity in accordance w") 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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