California Code
TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS
CHAPTER 4 - Effect of Death

ARTICLE 1 - Definitions

Section 377.10. - 377.10. For the purposes of this chapter, “beneficiary of the...

Section 377.11. - 377.11. For the purposes of this chapter, “decedent’s successor in...

ARTICLE 2 - Survival and Continuation

Section 377.20. - 377.20. (a) Except as otherwise provided by statute, a cause...

Section 377.21. - 377.21. A pending action or proceeding does not abate by...

Section 377.22. - 377.22. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as affecting...

ARTICLE 3 - Decedent s Cause of Action

Section 377.30. - 377.30. A cause of action that survives the death of...

Section 377.31. - 377.31. On motion after the death of a person who...

Section 377.32. - 377.32. (a) The person who seeks to commence an action...

Section 377.33. - 377.33. The court in which an action is commenced or...

Section 377.34. - 377.34. (a) In an action or proceeding by a decedent’s...

Section 377.35. - 377.35. On or after January 1, 1993, this article applies...

ARTICLE 4 - Cause of Action Against Decedent

Section 377.40. - 377.40. Subject to Part 4 (commencing with Section 9000) of...

Section 377.41. - 377.41. On motion, the court shall allow a pending action...

Section 377.42. - 377.42. In an action or proceeding against a decedent’s personal...

Section 377.43. - 377.43. This article applies to the commencement on or after...

ARTICLE 5 - Insured Claims

Section 377.50. - 377.50. An action to establish the decedent’s liability for which...

ARTICLE 6 - Wrongful Death

Section 377.60. - 377.60. A cause of action for the death of a...

Section 377.61. - 377.61. In an action under this article, damages may be...

Section 377.62. - 377.62. (a) An action under Section 377.30 may be joined...