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California Code, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 366.1

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

If a person entitled to bring an action dies before the expiration of the applicable limitations period, and the cause of action survives, an action may be commenced before the expiration of the later of the following times:

(a) Six months after the person's death.

(b) The limitations period that would have been applicable if the person had not died.

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