What is the test for timely filing of a claim for damages against a local authority?

"In actions for damages against local public entities, the claims statutes require timely filing of a proper claim as a condition precedent to the maintenance of the action." (City of San Jose v. Superior Court (1974) 12 Cal.3d 447, 454.) A claim for injury must be presented to the entity's governing board "not later than six months after the accrual of the cause of action." ( 911.2, subd. (a), 945.4.) The claim must be signed by the injured person or by someone acting on his or her behalf; indicate the date, place and

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