§ 132200 The commission may adopt a seal and alter it at its pleasure.
§ 132201 The commission may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by …
§ 132202 All claims for money or damages against the commission are governed …
§ 132203 The commission may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any …
§ 132204 The commission may contract with any department or agency of the …
§ 132205 The commission may provide and maintain, by contract with a public …

Terms Used In California Codes > Public Utilities Code > Division 12.7 > Chapter 2 > Article 4 - Powers and Functions

  • City: includes city and county and "incorporated town" but does not include "unincorporated town" or "village. See California Public Utilities Code 19
  • Commission: means the Public Utilities Commission created by §. See California Public Utilities Code 20
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • County: includes city and county. See California Water Code 14
  • County: includes city and county. See California Public Utilities Code 18
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.