Code of Civil Procedure section 995.140

(a)

“Bond” includes both of the following:

(1)

A surety, indemnity, fiduciary, or like bond executed by both the principal and sureties.

(2)

A surety, indemnity, fiduciary, or like undertaking executed by the sureties alone.

(b)

A bond provided for or given “in an action or proceeding” does not include a bond provided for, or given as, a condition of a license or permit.

Source: Section 995.140, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=995.­140.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1982; accessed Nov. 10, 2025).

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