{"code":"SHC","codeName":"Streets and Highways Code","section":"27161","citation":"Sts. & Hy. Code, § 27161","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 16. HIGHWAY DISTRICTS [25000. - 27567.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-16"},{"name":"PART 3. BRIDGE AND HIGHWAY DISTRICTS [27000. - 27567.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-16/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 9. District Powers [27160. - 27179.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-16/part-3/chapter-9"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 286.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The district may sue and be sued in its corporate name in all actions and proceedings in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.</p>","text":"The district may sue and be sued in its corporate name in all actions and proceedings in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/district-powers-27161","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}