California Statutes

§ 1616. — 1616. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 517, Sec. 283.)

California § 1616.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code INSInsurance Code - INS
Div. 1.DIVISION 1. GENERAL RULES GOVERNING INSURANCE
Part 2.PART 2. THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Foreign Insurers
Art. 4.ARTICLE 4. Actions Against Nonadmitted Insurers

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Before any nonadmitted foreign or alien insurer shall file or cause to be filed any pleading in any action, suit or proceeding instituted against it, the insurer shall either (1) procure a certificate of authority to transact insurance in this state; or (2) give a bond in the action, suit or proceeding in an amount to be fixed by the court sufficient to secure the payment of any final judgment which may be rendered in the action, suit, or proceeding.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 517, Sec. 283.
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