California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §377.11: For the purposes of this chapter, “decedent’s successor in interest” means the beneficiary of the decedent’s estate or other successor in interest who succeeds to a cause of action or to a particular

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A 'decedent's successor in interest' is defined as the beneficiary of an estate or other successor who inherits a cause of action or right from the deceased person.

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For the purposes of this chapter, “decedent’s successor in interest” means the beneficiary of the decedent’s estate or other successor in interest who succeeds to a cause of action or to a particular item of the property that is the subject of a cause of action.

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