California § 9837 - A petition for an order authorizing a compromise, settlement, extension, renewal,
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§ 9837. A petition for an order authorizing a compromise, settlement, extension, renewal,
(a) A petition for an order authorizing a compromise, settlement, extension, renewal, or modification under this chapter may be filed by any of the following: (1) The personal representative. (2) Any interested person who has obtained the written approval of the personal representative to file the petition. (b) The petition shall show the terms of the compromise, settlement, extension, renewal, or modification and its advantage to the estate. (c) Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given as provided in Section 1220.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9837 cover?
Section 9837 ("A petition for an order authorizing a compromise, settlement, extension, renewal,") 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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