{"code":"SHC","codeName":"Streets and Highways Code","section":"870","citation":"Sts. & Hy. Code, § 870","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. STATE HIGHWAYS [50. - 897.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Highway Proceedings Affecting Private Property [854. - 876.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Establishment of Boundaries [862. - 870.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1/chapter-6/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1935, Ch. 689.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The proceedings hereby authorized may be taken only to establish the boundary of a public easement for highway purposes, and it is not presumed that any nonobjecting owner has agreed to any greater interest than an easement in the public.</p>","text":"The proceedings hereby authorized may be taken only to establish the boundary of a public easement for highway purposes, and it is not presumed that any nonobjecting owner has agreed to any greater interest than an easement in the public.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/establishment-of-boundaries-870","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}