California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 4 — General Provisions, Part 6 — Works of Improvement, Title 3 — Public Work of Improvement, Chapter 4 — Stop Payment Notice, Article 2 — Summary Proceeding for Release of Funds, Section 9414
A determination in a summary proceeding under this article is not res judicata with respect to a right of action by the claimant against either the principal or surety on a payment bond or with respect to a right of action against a party personally liable to the claimant.
Notes
Establishes that a determination in a summary proceeding under this article does not have res judicata effect on a claimant’s action against a payment-bond principal or surety. It likewise does not preclude an action against a party who is personally liable to the claimant.
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