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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 14Ch. 5Art. 1§ 102201 District Legal Capacity

§ 102201 District Legal Capacity

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§ 102201 District Legal Capacity

This law says that a district can take someone to court or be taken to court, just like a person can.

Key Takeaways

  • •A district can be sued if it does something wrong.
  • •A district can also sue someone else if needed.
  • •This is like how regular people or companies can go to court.

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 sue the district if it does something wrong, just like they could sue a person or a company.

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

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§ 102201 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. 1971, Ch. 1374.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

sue and be suedcompetent jurisdiction

Related Statutes

  • § 101176 District Legal Authority
  • § 103201 District Legal Capacity
  • § 30501 District Legal Actions Authority
  • § 100111 Vta Legal Action Authority
  • § 105061 District Legal Capacity

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 102201.
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