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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 11Ch. 4Art. 1§ 120201 Board Legal Actions Authority

§ 120201 Board Legal Actions Authority

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§ 120201 Board Legal Actions Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can take someone to court or be taken to court, just like a person.
  • •This applies to all types of cases in any court that can handle them.
  • •There might be some exceptions where this rule doesn't apply.

Example

If the board signs a contract with a company to build a park, but the company doesn't do the job right.

The board can sue the company to fix the park or get their money back. Or, if the board doesn't pay the company, the company can sue the board.

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

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§ 120201 Board Legal Actions Authority

The board 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. 1975, Ch. 294.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

sue and be suedcompetent jurisdiction

Related Statutes

  • § 105061 District Legal Capacity
  • § 106050 District Legal Authority
  • § 16402 District Legal Actions Authority
  • § 101176 District Legal Authority
  • § 102201 District Legal Capacity

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 120201.
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