§ 9506 Multiple Claimant Stop Payment

Civil Code·California

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•If many people say they weren't paid, they can team up and sue together.
•If they sue separately, the court can combine their cases into one.
•The government can ask the court to make everyone join the same case so it's settled all at once.

Example

Imagine three workers didn't get paid by the city for fixing roads. Each sends a notice saying, 'I wasn't paid!'

Instead of three separate lawsuits, the court can say, 'All three of you, come to one trial. We'll figure out who gets paid together.' This saves time and makes things fair for everyone.

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§ 9506 Multiple Claimant Stop Payment

If more than one claimant has given a stop payment notice: (a) Any number of claimants may join in the same enforcement action. (b) If claimants commence separate actions, the court that first acquires jurisdiction may order the actions consolidated. (c) On request of the public entity, the court shall require that all claimants be impleaded in one action and shall adjudicate the rights of all parties in the action. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

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stop payment notice enforcement action consolidated impleaded

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 9506.

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