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FORM LETTER #3
[CITY LETTERHEAD AND DATE]
REJECTION OF CLAIM PRESENTED WITHIN SIX MONTHS
Notice is hereby given that the claim which you presented to the City Council of the
City of on (date) was rejected on [date of actual rejection by
the City Council] [or] [by operation of law].
WARNING
Subject to certain exceptions, you have only six (6) months from the date this notice
was personally delivered or deposited in the United States mail to file a court action
on this claim. (See Government Code Section 945.6)
This time limitation applies only to causes of action arising under California law for
which a claim is mandated by the California Government Tort Claims Act.
Government Code Sections 900 et. seq.. Other causes of action, including those
arising under federal law, may have different time limitations for filing.
You may seek the advice of an attorney of your choice in connection with this
matter. If you desire to consult an attorney, you should do so immediately.
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