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California Probate Code

§ 553

PROB § 553Div. 2 · Part 13 · Ch. 1
The insurer may deny or otherwise contest its liability in an action under this chapter or by an independent action. Unless the personal representative is joined as a party, a judgment in the action under this chapter or in the independent action does not adjudicate rights by or against the estate.

Legislative history

Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.

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