California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Probate Code - PROB |
Division 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Part 13. LITIGATION INVOLVING DECEDENT |
Chapter 1. Liability of Decedent Covered byInsurance |
Section 553.
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The insurer may deny or otherwise contest its liability in an action under this chapter or by an independent action. Unless the personal representative is joined as a party, a judgment in the action under this chapter or in the independent action does not adjudicate rights by or against the estate.
(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)