Code Civ. Proc., § 377.40 · Article 4. Cause of Action Against Decedent
Code Civ. Proc., § 377.40
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
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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History
Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 1993.
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