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2011 California Code
Code of Civil Procedure
PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307 - 1062.20]
ARTICLE 3. Decedent s Cause of Action
Section 377.31


CA Civ Pro Code § 377.31 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

On motion after the death of a person who commenced an action or proceeding, the court shall allow a pending action or proceeding that does not abate to be continued by the decedent s personal representative or, if none, by the decedent s successor in interest.

(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 1993.)

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