{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"9351","citation":"Prob. Code, § 9351","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS [7000. - 12591.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7"},{"name":"PART 4. CREDITOR CLAIMS [9000. - 9399.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 8. Claims in Litigation [9350. - 9399.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-4/chapter-8"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Claim Where No Pending Action or Proceeding [9350. - 9354.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-4/chapter-8/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>An action may not be commenced against a decedent’s personal representative on a cause of action against the decedent unless a claim is first filed as provided in this part and the claim is rejected in whole or in part.</p>","text":"An action may not be commenced against a decedent’s personal representative on a cause of action against the decedent unless a claim is first filed as provided in this part and the claim is rejected in whole or in part.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/claim-where-no-pending-action-or-proceeding-9351","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}