§ 102020 Definition Of Person

This law defines the word "person" to include many types of groups and representatives, but it does not include government agencies.

Key Takeaways

•The term "person" covers individuals and most organizations like companies, partnerships, and trusts.
•It also covers people who act for those groups, such as trustees or receivers.
•Government agencies are excluded from this definition.

Example

A local business hires a contractor to fix its roof, and the contractor gets injured on the job.

Because the contractor's company is a "firm" or "corporation," it is considered a "person" under this rule, so the business must follow the law that applies to persons, even though the contractor is not a government agency.

“Person” includes any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company, trust, or business trust, or the receiver, trustee, or conservator for any thereof, but does not include a public agency, as defined in Section 102017. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 221. Effective January 1, 1995.)

This law defines the word "person" to include many types of groups and representatives, but it does not include government agencies.

Key Takeaways

•The term "person" covers individuals and most organizations like companies, partnerships, and trusts.
•It also covers people who act for those groups, such as trustees or receivers.
•Government agencies are excluded from this definition.

Example

A local business hires a contractor to fix its roof, and the contractor gets injured on the job.

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