Prob. Code, § 3600 · Article 1. General Provisions
Prob. Code, § 3600
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
This chapter applies whenever both of the following conditions exist:
(a) A court (1) approves a compromise of, or the execution of a covenant not to sue on or a covenant not to enforce judgment on, a minor’s disputed claim, (2) approves a compromise of a pending action or proceeding to which a minor or person with a disability is a party, or (3) gives judgment for a minor or person with a disability.
(b) The compromise, covenant, or judgment provides for the payment or delivery of money or other property for the benefit of the minor or person with a disability.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 67, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2005.
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