California § 955.8. 955.8. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1715.)

California Statutes

§ 955.8. — 955.8. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1715.)

California § 955.8.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code GOVGovernment Code - GOV

Div.3.6.

Title 1.DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

Part 4.PART 4. ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Special Provisions Relating to Actions Against the State

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Cal. Government Code - GOV Code § 955.8. (2026).

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In actions for the taking or damaging of private property for public use within the meaning of Section 14 of Article I of the Constitution on claims arising out of work done by the Department of Water Resources:

(a)Service of summons shall be made on the Attorney General or the Director of Water Resources.

(b)The defense shall be conducted by the legal counsel of the department, if authorized by the Attorney General pursuant to Section 127 of the Water Code; otherwise the defense shall be conducted by the Attorney General.

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In actions for the taking or damaging of private property for public use within the meaning of Section 14 of Article I of the Constitution on claims arising out of work done by the Department of Water Resources:
(a)
Service of summons shall be made on the Attorney General or the Director of Water Resources.
(b)
The defense shall be conducted by the legal counsel of the department, if authorized by the Attorney General pursuant to Section 127 of the Water Code; otherwise the defense shall be conducted by the Attorney General.