California Code of Civil Procedure

§ 996.470

CCP § 996.470 Effective Jan 1, 1994Title 14 · Part 2 · Ch. 2 · Art. 14

Statute text

(a)Notwithstanding any other statute other than Section 996.480, the aggregate liability of a surety to all persons for all breaches of the condition of a bond is limited to the amount of the bond. Except as otherwise provided by statute, the liability of the principal is not limited to the amount of the bond.

(b)If a bond is given in an amount greater than the amount required by statute or by order of the court or officer pursuant to statute, the liability of the surety on the bond is limited to the amount required by statute or by order of the court or officer, unless the amount of the bond has been increased voluntarily or by agreement of the parties to satisfy an objection to the bond made in an action or proceeding.

(c)The liability of a surety is limited to the amount stipulated in any of the following circumstances:

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 527, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.