Code Civ. Proc., § 377.21 · Article 2. Survival and Continuation

Code Civ. Proc., § 377.21

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

A pending action or proceeding does not abate by the death of a party if the cause of action survives.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 1993.

Source of truth

Edition: 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&sectionNum=377.21.
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