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Title CCP, California Code Civ. Proc.

234 chapters · 3,411 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title CCP3,411 Ch 2, Powers of Judges at Chambers485 Ch 3, Supreme Court462 Ch 4, Superior Courts435 Ch 1, Courts of Justice in General368 Ch 5, Miscellaneous Provisions Respecting …265 Ch 6, General Provisions Respecting Courts…252 Ch 7, Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings189 Ch 8, Actions Against Coowners of Mines142 Ch 9, Validating Proceedings104 Ch 11, Actions to Recover COVID-19 Rental Debt71 Ch 5.5, Small Claims Court62 Ch 10, Good Faith Improver of Property Owne…46 Ch 12, Actions for Restitution for or Repla…40

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Code Civ. Proc. § 401 Section 401
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(1) Whenever it is provided by any law of this State that an action or proceeding against the State or a department, institution, board, commission, bureau, officer or other agency thereof shall or may be commenced in, tried in, or removed to the County of Sacramento, the same ma…
Code Civ. Proc. § 402 Section 402
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(a) Except as otherwise provided by law: (1) A superior court may specify by local rule the locations where certain types of actions or proceedings are to be filed. (2) A superior court may specify by local rule the locations where certain types of actions or proceedings are to b…
Code Civ. Proc. § 403 Section 403
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A judge may, on motion, transfer an action or actions from another court to that judge’s court for coordination with an action involving a common question of fact or law within the meaning of Section 404. The motion shall be supported by a declaration stating facts showing that t…
Code Civ. Proc. § 405 Section 405
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The definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this title. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 883, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)

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Code Civ. Proc. § 405.1 Section 405.1

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“Claimant” means a party to an action who asserts a real property claim and records a notice of the pendency of the action. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 883, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 405.2 Section 405.2

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“Notice of pendency of action” or “notice” means a notice of the pendency of an action in which a real property claim is alleged. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 883, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 405.3 Section 405.3

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“Probable validity,” with respect to a real property claim, means that it is more likely than not that the claimant will obtain a judgment against the defendant on the claim. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 883, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 405.4 Section 405.4

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“Real property claim” means the cause or causes of action in a pleading which would, if meritorious, affect (a) title to, or the right to possession of, specific real property or (b) the use of an easement identified in the pleading, other than an easement obtained pursuant to st…

Code Civ. Proc. § 405.5 Section 405.5

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This title applies to an action pending in any United States District Court in the same manner that it applies to an action pending in the courts of this state. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 883, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 405.6 Section 405.6

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In an action by a public agency in eminent domain pursuant to Title 7 (commencing with Section 1230.010) of Part 3, the issuance, service, and recordation of a notice of pendency of action shall be governed by Section 1250.150 and shall not be subject to Chapter 2 (commencing wit…

Code Civ. Proc. § 405.7 Section 405.7

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Whenever an action is commenced to declare a building uninhabitable, the plaintiff public agency, at the time of filing the complaint, shall record in the office of the recorder of the county in which the building is situated, a notice of the pendency of the action, containing th…

Code Civ. Proc. § 405.8 Section 405.8

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Nothing in this title precludes any party from seeking an attachment, injunction, or other relief in connection with a real property claim or the expungement of a notice of pending action. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 883, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 420 Section 420

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The pleadings are the formal allegations by the parties of their respective claims and defenses, for the judgment of the Court. (Enacted 1872.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 421 Section 421

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The forms of pleading in civil actions, and the rules by which the sufficiency of the pleadings is to be determined, are those prescribed in this Code. (Enacted 1872.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 422.10 Section 422.10

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The pleadings allowed in civil actions are complaints, demurrers, answers, and cross-complaints. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 244.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 422.30 Section 422.30

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(a) Every pleading shall contain a caption setting forth: (1) The name of the court and county in which the action is brought. (2) The title of the action. (b) In a limited civil case, the caption shall state that the case is a limited civil case, and the clerk shall classify the…

Code Civ. Proc. § 422.40 Section 422.40

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In the complaint, the title of the action shall include the names of all the parties; but, except as otherwise provided by statute or rule of the Judicial Council, in other pleadings it is sufficient to state the name of the first party on each side with an appropriate indication…

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.010 Section 481.010

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Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this title. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1516.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.020 Section 481.020

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“Account debtor” means “account debtor” as defined in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 991, Sec. 11.5. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2001, by Sec. 75 of Ch. 991.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.030 Section 481.030

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“Account receivable” means “account” as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 991, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2001, by Sec. 75 of Ch. 991.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.040 Section 481.040

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“Chattel paper” means “chattel paper” as defined in paragraph (11) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 991, Sec. 12.1. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2001, by Sec. 75 of Ch. 991.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.055 Section 481.055

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“Costs” means costs and disbursements, including, but not limited to, statutory fees, charges, commissions, and expenses. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1198, Sec. 5. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 70 of Ch. 1198.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.060 Section 481.060

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“Complaint” includes a cross-complaint. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1516.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.070 Section 481.070

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“Defendant” includes a cross-defendant. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1516.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.080 Section 481.080

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“Deposit account” means “deposit account” as defined in paragraph (29) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 991, Sec. 12.2. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2001, by Sec. 75 of Ch. 991.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.090 Section 481.090

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“Document of title” means “document” as defined in paragraph (30) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code. A document of title is negotiable if it is negotiable within the meaning of Section 7104 of the Commercial Code. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 991, Sec. 12.…

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.100 Section 481.100

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“Equipment” means tangible personal property in the possession of the defendant and used or bought for use primarily in the defendant’s trade, business, or profession if it is not included in the definitions of inventory or farm products. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1516.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.110 Section 481.110

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“Farm products” means crops or livestock or supplies used or produced in farming operations or products of crops or livestock in their unmanufactured states (such as ginned cotton, wool clip, maple syrup, milk, and eggs), while in the possession of a defendant engaged in raising,…

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.113 Section 481.113

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“Financial institution” means a state or national bank, state or federal savings and loan association or credit union, or like organization, and includes a corporation engaged in a safe deposit business. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1198, Sec. 9. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 70 …

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.115 Section 481.115

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“General intangibles” means “general intangibles,” as defined in paragraph (42) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code, consisting of rights to payment. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 991, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2001, by Sec. 75 of …

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.117 Section 481.117

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“Instrument” means “instrument” as defined in paragraph (47) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 991, Sec. 13.1. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2001, by Sec. 75 of Ch. 991.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.120 Section 481.120

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“Inventory” means tangible personal property in the possession of a defendant that (a) is held by the defendant for sale or lease or to be furnished under contracts of service or (b) is raw materials, work in process, or materials used or consumed in his trade, business, or profe…

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.140 Section 481.140

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“Levying officer” means the sheriff or marshal who is directed to execute a writ or order issued under this title. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 872, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.170 Section 481.170

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“Person” includes a natural person, a corporation, a partnership or other unincorporated association, a limited liability company, and a public entity. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 58. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.175 Section 481.175

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“Personal property” includes both tangible and intangible personal property. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1198, Sec. 15. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 70 of Ch. 1198.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.180 Section 481.180

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“Plaintiff” means a person who files a complaint or cross-complaint. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1516.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.190 Section 481.190

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A claim has “probable validity” where it is more likely than not that the plaintiff will obtain a judgment against the defendant on that claim. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1516.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.195 Section 481.195

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“Property” includes real and personal property and any interest therein. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1198, Sec. 16. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 70 of Ch. 1198.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.200 Section 481.200

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“Public entity” includes the state, the Regents of the University of California, a county, a city, district, public authority, public agency, and any other political subdivision or public corporation in the state. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1516.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.203 Section 481.203

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“Real property” includes any right in real property, including, but not limited to, a leasehold interest in real property. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1198, Sec. 17. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 70 of Ch. 1198.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.205 Section 481.205

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“Registered process server” means a person registered as a process server pursuant to Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 22350) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1198, Sec. 18. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 70 of Ch. 1198.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.207 Section 481.207

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“Secured party” means “secured party” as defined in paragraph (73) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 531, Sec. 2. (AB 502) Effective January 1, 2014. Operative July 1, 2014, by Sec. 28 of Ch. 531.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.210 Section 481.210

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“Security” means a “security” as defined by Section 8102 of the Commercial Code. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1516.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.220 Section 481.220

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“Security agreement” means a “security agreement” as defined by paragraph (74) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 531, Sec. 3. (AB 502) Effective January 1, 2014. Operative July 1, 2014, by Sec. 28 of Ch. 531.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.223 Section 481.223

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“Security interest” means “security interest” as defined in Section 1201 of the Commercial Code. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1198, Sec. 20. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 70 of Ch. 1198.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 481.225 Section 481.225

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“Tangible personal property” includes chattel paper, documents of title, instruments, securities, and money. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1198, Sec. 21. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 70 of Ch. 1198.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 501 Section 501

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A person may not be imprisoned in a civil action for debt or tort, whether before or after judgment. Nothing in this section affects any power a court may have to imprison a person who violates a court order. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1516.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 577 Section 577

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A judgment is the final determination of the rights of the parties in an action or proceeding. (Enacted 1872.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 577.5 Section 577.5

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In any judgment, or execution upon such judgment, the amount shall be computed and stated in dollars and cents, rejecting fractions. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 655.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 578 Section 578

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Judgment may be given for or against one or more of several plaintiffs, and for or against one or more of several defendants; and it may, when the justice of the case requires it, determine the ultimate rights of the parties on each side, as between themselves. (Enacted 1872.)