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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 3Ch. 5Art. 1§ 30501 District Legal Actions Authority

§ 30501 District Legal Actions Authority

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§ 30501 District Legal Actions Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The district and its workers can take someone to court if they need to.
  • •People can also take the district or its workers to court if they have a problem with them.
  • •This can happen in any court that has the power to handle the case.

Example

If a school district doesn't fix a broken playground and a kid gets hurt, the family can sue the district.

The law lets people take the district to court if they think the district did something wrong. It also lets the district sue others if needed.

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

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§ 30501 District Legal Actions Authority

The district and its officers may sue and be sued in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction. (Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 62.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

sue and be suedcompetent jurisdiction

Related Statutes

  • § 101176 District Legal Authority
  • § 102201 District Legal Capacity
  • § 103201 District Legal Capacity
  • § 100111 Vta Legal Action Authority
  • § 105061 District Legal Capacity

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 30501.
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