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Cal. Rules of Court, rule 377.31
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§ 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 …
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Rule Text
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.
Amendment history: Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 1993.