Article 3. Actions On Warrants of California Water Code >> Division 15. >> Part 9. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 3.

An action based upon, or connected with, a demand warrant shall be commenced within four years from the date of the warrant, and an action based upon, or connected with, a time warrant shall be commenced within four years from the date of maturity of the time warrant.

If an action or proceeding based upon, or connected with, a demand warrant is commenced within four years after the date of the warrant, or within four years after the maturity of a time warrant, and final judgment is in favor of the holder or owner thereof, the warrant shall be paid the same as if it had been paid before the expiration of four years from the date of the warrant.

In any proceeding to compel the board to issue a warrant, if a controversy arises as to the amount that is due to the plaintiff, the court shall determine the same in the manner provided for determining controversies in other civil actions, and shall cause a writ to issue for any sums found to be due.