Special Provisions Relating to Actions Against the State
Known as the Government Claims Act
The act spans §§ 810–998 (301 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 32 Cal. 3d 496 - Tharp v. Superior Court (1982)
Most recently applied in 32 Cal. 3d 496 - Tharp v. Superior Court (September 1982)
Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 387.
The proper court for trial of actions against the State for the taking or damaging of private property for public use is a court of competent jurisdiction in the county in which the property is situate.
Except as provided in Sections 955.2 and 955.3, upon written demand of the Attorney General made on or before answering, the place of trial in other actions shall be changed to Sacramento County.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.