§ 103201 District Legal Capacity

Public Utilities Code·California

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This law says a district (like a school district) can go to court to sue someone or be sued, unless another law says otherwise.

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•The district can start a lawsuit or be sued.
•It can do this in any court that has the right to hear the case.
•If another law says something different, that other law wins.

Example

A family thinks the district didn't fix a dangerous playground and wants to sue for injuries.

Because of this law, the family can file a lawsuit against the district in the proper court, and the district can also file a lawsuit if it needs to collect money from someone.

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§ 103201 District Legal Capacity

The district may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by law, in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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sue and be sued competent jurisdiction

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 103201.

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