California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §377.31: On motion after the death of a person who commenced an action or proceeding, the court shall allow a pending action or proceeding that does not abate to be continued by the decedent’s personal represe

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After a person dies, the court may allow their pending lawsuit to continue through their personal representative upon motion.

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On motion after the death of a person who commenced an action or proceeding, the court shall allow a pending action or proceeding that does not abate to be continued by the decedent’s personal representative or, if none, by the decedent’s successor in interest.

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