California · Government Code
GOV §34501: Every city organized pursuant to this part shall have a name, and by such name has perpetual succession, and may sue and be sued.
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Every city organized pursuant to this part shall have a name, and by such name has perpetual succession, and may sue and be sued. It shall have a common seal, alterable at the pleasure of the legislative body.
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