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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 7Ch. 4Art. 1§ 16402 District Legal Actions Authority

§ 16402 District Legal Actions Authority

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§ 16402 District Legal Actions Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •A district can go to court if they have a problem with someone.
  • •Other people or groups can also take a district to court if they have a problem with them.
  • •This rule applies to all kinds of courts that can handle the problem.

Example

A school district didn't fix a broken swing set, and a kid got hurt.

The kid's family can take the school district to court because the district can be sued for not keeping the playground safe.

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

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§ 16402 District Legal Actions Authority

Except as otherwise provided, a district may sue and be sued in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

sue and be sueddistrictcourts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction

Related Statutes

  • § 105061 District Legal Capacity
  • § 120201 Board Legal Actions Authority
  • § 12054 Civil Service Adoption Timeline
  • § 16401 District Perpetual Succession
  • § 16403 District Seal Adoption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 16402.
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