Compton Municipal Code § 4-14 Payment of Claims and Demands

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Editor's Note: For statutory provisions regarding claims against public entities and presentation of claims, see §§ 905, 910 et seq.; § 53910 et seq.

[Ord. #856, § 2530; Ord. #1862, § 2]

Whenever it is claimed that any person has been injured or any property damaged as a result of the dangerous or defective condition of any public street, highway, building, park, grounds, works or property, a verified claim for damages must be presented and filed with the City Controller within 60 days after such accident has occurred. Such verified claim shall specify the name and address of the claimant, the date and place of the accident and the extent of the injuries or damages received by such person or to such property and the amount claimed.

[Ord. #856, § 2531; Ord. #1862, § 2]

Whenever it is claimed that any person has been injured or any property damaged as a result of the dangerous or defective condition of any public street, highway, building, park, grounds, works or property, or the negligence or carelessness of any officer of the City, a verified claim for damages must be presented and filed with the City Controller within 60 days after such accident has occurred. Such verified claim shall specify the name and address of the claimant, the date and place of the accident and the extent of the injuries or damages received by such person or to such property and the amount claimed.

[Ord. #856, § 2532; Ord. #1862, § 2]

The presentment and filing of such verified claim as herein provided shall be a condition precedent to the commencement of any action hereunder, and the failure to present and file such verified claim shall relieve the City and its officers from any liability and shall constitute a complete defense to any action for the recovery of any damages claimed.