California · Probate Code

PROB §1040: This chapter governs the hearing of all matters under this code, except where the statute that provides for the hearing of the matter prescribes a different procedure.

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This statute establishes that hearings under this code follow the procedures in this chapter, unless a different statute specifies otherwise.

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This chapter governs the hearing of all matters under this code, except where the statute that provides for the hearing of the matter prescribes a different procedure.

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