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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 7§ 37623 City Hospital Property Title

§ 37623 City Hospital Property Title

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§ 37623 City Hospital Property Title

Key Takeaways

  • •If a city buys land or buildings to make a hospital, the city owns it.
  • •The city is in charge of any fights or problems about that property.
  • •This rule only applies if the sale or gift of the property doesn’t say something different.

Example

A city buys an old building to turn it into a hospital.

The city now owns that building. If someone later says the building is theirs, the city has to handle the fight in court.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 37623 City Hospital Property Title

Unless inconsistent with the terms of its acquisition, the title to property acquired for hospital purposes vests in the city. Actions involving the property shall be brought and defended in the name of the city. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

agreementacquisitionhospitalproperty

Related Statutes

  • § 25368 County Hospital Property Transfer
  • § 37563 City Museum Property Ownership
  • § 37611 Hospital Property Acquisition Authority
  • § 37613 Hospital Trust Administration
  • § 37659 Hospital Bond Financing Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 37623.
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