California § 377.40. 377.40. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 20.)

California Statutes

§ 377.40. — 377.40. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 20.)

California § 377.40.

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Code CCPCode of Civil Procedure - CCP

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Part 2.TITLE 3. OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS

Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Effect of Death

Art. 4.ARTICLE 4. Cause of Action Against Decedent

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Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP Code § 377.40. (2026).

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Subject to Part 4 (commencing with Section 9000) of Division 7 of the Probate Code governing creditor claims, a cause of action against a decedent that survives may be asserted against the decedent’s personal representative or, to the extent provided by statute, against the decedent’s successor in interest.

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