For the official misconduct or neglect of a notary public, the notary public and the sureties on the notary public’s official bond are liable in a civil action to the persons injured thereby for all the damages sustained.
Cal. Gov. Code § 8214
Notaries Public
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 72 Cal. App. 4th 512 - McComber v. Wells (1999)
Most recently applied in 72 Cal. App. 4th 512 - McComber v. Wells (May 1999)
Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 517, Sec. 248.
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