California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC

HNC §5874: An action or proceeding shall not be maintained or prosecuted in any court whatever to test or to invalidate the formation of the district or the authorized indebtedness unless it is commenced in a co

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A court action challenging a district's formation or authorized indebtedness must be started in a specific court. The statute does not complete the requirement but establishes venue limitations.

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An action or proceeding shall not be maintained or prosecuted in any court whatever to test or to invalidate the formation of the district or the authorized indebtedness unless it is commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction within 60 days after the date of the filing of the certificate of the Secretary of State in the office of the clerk of the board of supervisors.

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