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HomeEducation CodeCh. 1Art. 3§ 21184 Trustee Court Petition

§ 21184 Trustee Court Petition

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§ 21184 Trustee Court Petition

Key Takeaways

  • •Trustees of a trust can ask a court for help with trust issues.
  • •They must file a written request in the right county court.
  • •The request must be signed by a lawyer for the trustees.

Example

A group of trustees managing a school's trust want to sell some land but aren't sure if they can.

The trustees can file a petition in the county court where the school land is located, asking the court for permission or guidance. Their lawyer must sign the request.

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

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§ 21184 Trustee Court Petition

The trustee or trustees of any trust created pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 21100) and Article 2 (commencing with Section 21140) of this chapter, in the name of the institution or institutions, or in the name of the trustee or trustees of the institution, or in the name of the board of trustees of the institution, may file, in the superior court of the county in which the lands described in the founding grant, or some portion thereof, are situated, or, if no real estate has been granted to the trustees, then in the county where the main part of the institution is situated, a petition in writing, signed by counsel for the trustee or trustees, or by counsel for a majority thereof. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

trusteepetitionsuperior courtfounding grant

Related Statutes

  • § 21182 Trust Title Determination Proceeding
  • § 21188 Trustee Title Determination
  • § 21180 Trustee Validation Proceedings
  • § 21183 Trust Rights Determination
  • § 21186 Trustee Property Petition Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 21184.
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