Code Civ. Proc., § 359 · Chapter 4. General Provisions as to the Time of Commencing Actions
Code Civ. Proc., § 359
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This title does not affect actions against directors, shareholders, or members of a corporation, to recover a penalty or forfeiture imposed, or to enforce a liability created by law; but such actions must be brought within three years after the discovery by the aggrieved party of the facts upon which the penalty or forfeiture attached, or the liability was created.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1305.
Source of truth
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- As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=359.
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