In the Pacific Custom Pools, Inc

question 22

Multiple Choice

In the Pacific Custom Pools, Inc.v.Turner Construction Company case, the court found that:

• A)the trial court erred in granting a motion for summary judgment on the basis that PCP had not been licensed in California and thus could not bring suit.
• B)the purpose of the relevant licensing law was to protect the public from incompetence and dishonesty in those who provide building and construction services.
• C)under the facts, PCP acted reasonably and in good faith to maintain its license.
• D)PCP met an exception to the California statute providing that a contractor may not maintain an action for the recovery of compensation for work requiring a license unless it had a license at all times during performance of the work.

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