SECTIONS 31080-31088 - California Statutes

WATER CODE

SECTION 31080-31088

31080. 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.

31081. A district may commence, maintain, intervene in, compromise,
and assume the costs of any action or proceeding involving or
affecting the ownership or use of waters or water rights within the
district used or useful for any purpose of the district or a benefit
to any land.

31082. A district may commence, maintain, intervene in, defend, and
compromise actions and proceedings to prevent interference with or
diminution of the natural flow of any stream or natural subterranean
supply of waters which may:
(a) Be used or be useful for any purpose of the district.
(b) Be of common benefit to the land or its inhabitants.
(c) Endanger the inhabitants or land.

31084. All claims for money or damages against the district are
governed by Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) and Part 4
(commencing with Section 940) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the
Government Code except as provided therein, or by other statutes or
regulations expressly applicable thereto.

31088. The district may employ counsel to defend any action or
proceeding brought against it on account of any injury, taking,
damage, or destruction, or to defend as provided in Part 7
(commencing with Section 995) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the
Government Code an action or proceeding brought against any of its
officers, employees or servants, and the fees and expenses involved
therein are a lawful charge against the district.