Wat. Code, § 37159 · Chapter 6. Redemption and its Termination
Wat. Code, § 37159
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
A collector’s deed when acknowledged or proved is prima facie evidence that:
(a) The land was assessed as required by law.
(b) The land was equalized as required by law.
(c) The assessments were levied in accordance with law.
(d) The assessments were not paid.
(e) At a proper time and place the property was sold as prescribed by law.
(f) The property was not redeemed.
(g) The person who executed the deed was the proper officer.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1958, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 94.
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