California § 996.450. 996.450. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)

California Statutes

§ 996.450. — 996.450. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)

California § 996.450.

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Code CCPCode of Civil Procedure - CCP

Title14.

Part 2.TITLE 14. OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Bonds and Undertakings

Art. 14.ARTICLE 14. Liability of Principal and Sureties

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Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP Code § 996.450. (2026).

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No provision in a bond is valid that attempts by contract to shorten the period prescribed by Section 337 or other statute for the commencement of an action on the bond or the period prescribed by Section 996.440 for a motion to enforce a bond. This section does not apply if the principal, beneficiary, and surety accept a provision for a shorter period in a bond.

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