Liability & LawPregunta 93 de 100
A notary whose negligence or misconduct causes damage to a member of the public may face:
a.No consequences
b.Only a warning
c.Civil liability for the damages caused, and the surety may pursue the notary
d.Criminal charges only
Explicación
Government Code §8214 makes the notary and the surety liable to a person injured by the notary's misconduct or neglect. If the surety pays, it can seek reimbursement from the notary, whose personal liability is not capped by the bond amount.
Referencia Legal: CA Government Code §8214Practica las 100 preguntas gratis — sin registro.
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