{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"31080","citation":"Wat. Code, § 31080","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12. COUNTY WATER DISTRICTS [30000. - 33901.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-12"},{"name":"PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [31000. - 31182.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-12/part-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [31000. - 31149.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-12/part-5/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Controversies [31080. - 31088.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-12/part-5/chapter-1/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A district may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided in this division or by law, in all actions and proceedings in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.</p>","text":"A district may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided in this division or by law, in all actions and proceedings in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/controversies-31080","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}