Except where a different statute of limitations is specifically applicable to the public entity, and except as provided in Sections 930.6 and 935, any action against a public entity upon a cause of action for which a claim is not required to be presented in accordance with Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of this division must be commenced within the time prescribed by the statute of limitations that would be applicable if the action were brought against a defendant other than a public entity.
Cal. Gov. Code § 945.8
Actions Against Public Entities
Known as the Government Claims Act
The act spans §§ 810–998 (301 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Tubbs v. Southern California Rapid Transit District (1967)
Most recently applied in Tubbs v. Southern California Rapid Transit District (November 1967)
Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 653.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.