California · Government Code
GOV §23386: Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, creation of the proposed county does not affect any debts, demands, liabilities or obligations of any kind existing in favor of or against the affected co
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Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, creation of the proposed county does not affect any debts, demands, liabilities or obligations of any kind existing in favor of or against the affected county or counties. Creation of the proposed county does not affect any pending action or proceeding involving any such debt, demand, liability, or obligation, or any action or proceeding brought by or against any affected county prior to creation of the proposed county. All such proceedings shall be continued and concluded, by final judgment or otherwise, as if the proposed county had not been created.
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