(a)
The beneficiary may enforce the liability on a bond against both the principal and sureties.(b)
If the beneficiary is a class of persons, any person in the class may enforce the liability on a bond in the person’s own name, without assignment of the bond.
Source:
Section 996.410, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=996.410..