Public Contract Code section 10259

On the completion of the contract, the original contractor is entitled to the return of all his unused materials, and his equipment, tools, and appliances, except that he shall have no claim on account of usual and ordinary depreciation, loss, and wear and tear.

Source: Section 10259, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PCC§ionNum=10259. (accessed May 26, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 10259’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/public_contract_code_section_10259

Original Source: Section 10259, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PCC§ionNum=10259. (last accessed May 12, 2025).