Business and Professions Code section 7031 bars unlicensed contractors from bringing suit to recover compensation for work requiring a license. In this case, we hold that an unlicensed contractor may pursue an action under 42 United States Code section 1981 for racial discrimination during the performance of his contract, but may not seek damages for the defendant's failure to pay sums due under the contract...
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