All property within the limits of the State, which does not belong to any person, belongs to the people. Whenever the title to any property fails for want of heirs or next of kin, it reverts to the people.
Cal. Gov. Code § 182
Rights Over Property
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 33 Cal. 3d 699 - Delta Farms Reclamation District v. Superior Court (1983)
Most recently applied in 33 Cal. 3d 699 - Delta Farms Reclamation District v. Superior Court (April 1983)
Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.
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