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California Statutes, Title CCP

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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. § 579 Section 579
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In an action against several defendants, the Court may, in its discretion, render judgment against one or more of them, leaving the action to proceed against the others, whenever a several judgment is proper. (Enacted 1872.)
Code Civ. Proc. § 580 Section 580
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(a) The relief granted to the plaintiff, if there is no answer, cannot exceed that demanded in the complaint, in the statement required by Section 425.11, or in the statement provided for by Section 425.115; but in any other case, the court may grant the plaintiff any relief cons…
Code Civ. Proc. § 580.5 Section 580.5
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(a) For purposes of this section: (1) “Beneficiary” means a “beneficiary” as defined in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 5102 of the Commercial Code. (2) “Issuer” means an “issuer” as defined in paragraph (9) of subdivision (a) of Section 5102 of the Commercial Code. (…
Code Civ. Proc. § 580.7 Section 580.7
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(a) For purposes of this section: (1) “Beneficiary” means a “beneficiary” as defined in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 5102 of the Commercial Code. (2) “Customer” means an “applicant” as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 5102 of the Commercial Co…

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Code Civ. Proc. § 580a Section 580a

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Whenever a money judgment is sought for the balance due upon an obligation for the payment of which a deed of trust or mortgage with power of sale upon real property or any interest therein was given as security, following the exercise of the power of sale in such deed of trust o…

Code Civ. Proc. § 580b Section 580b

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(a) Except as provided in subdivision (c), no deficiency shall be owed or collected, and no deficiency judgment shall lie, for any of the following: (1) After a sale of real property or an estate for years therein for failure of the purchaser to complete his or her contract of sa…

Code Civ. Proc. § 580c Section 580c

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In all cases where existing deeds of trust or mortgages are judicially foreclosed, unless a different amount is set up in the mortgage or deed of trust, and in all cases of mortgages and deeds of trust executed after this act takes effect, the mortgagor or trustor may be required…

Code Civ. Proc. § 580d Section 580d

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(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), no deficiency shall be owed or collected, and no deficiency judgment shall be rendered for a deficiency on a note secured by a deed of trust or mortgage on real property or an estate for years therein executed in any case in which the re…

Code Civ. Proc. § 580e Section 580e

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(a) (1) No deficiency shall be owed or collected, and no deficiency judgment shall be requested or rendered for any deficiency upon a note secured solely by a deed of trust or mortgage for a dwelling of not more than four units, in any case in which the trustor or mortgagor sells…

Code Civ. Proc. § 581 Section 581

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(a) As used in this section: (1) “Action” means any civil action or special proceeding. (2) “Complaint” means a complaint and a cross-complaint. (3) “Court” means the court in which the action is pending. (4) “Defendant” includes a cross-defendant. (5) “Plaintiff” includes a cros…

Code Civ. Proc. § 581.5 Section 581.5

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In a case involving consumer debt, as defined in Section 1788.2 of the Civil Code, and as regulated under Title 1.6C.5 (commencing with Section 1788.50) of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code, if the defendant debtor appears for trial on the scheduled trial date, and the plain…

Code Civ. Proc. § 581c Section 581c

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(a) Only after, and not before, the plaintiff has completed his or her opening statement, or after the presentation of his or her evidence in a trial by jury, the defendant, without waiving his or her right to offer evidence in the event the motion is not granted, may move for a …

Code Civ. Proc. § 581d Section 581d

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A written dismissal of an action shall be entered in the clerk’s register and is effective for all purposes when so entered. All dismissals ordered by the court shall be in the form of a written order signed by the court and filed in the action and those orders when so filed shal…

Code Civ. Proc. § 582 Section 582

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In all other cases judgment shall be rendered on the merits. (Amended by Stats. 1947, Ch. 990.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 582.5 Section 582.5

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In a limited civil case in which the defendant has appeared, if the judgment or order is for the payment of money by the defendant, the defendant shall pay the judgment immediately or at any time and upon terms and conditions, including installment payments, that the court may pr…

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.010 Section 680.010

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This title shall be known and may be cited as the Enforcement of Judgments Law. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.110 Section 680.110

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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. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.120 Section 680.120

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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. 15.5. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2001, by Sec. 75 of Ch. 991.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.130 Section 680.130

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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. 16. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2001, by Sec. 75 of Ch. 991.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.135 Section 680.135

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“Affidavit of Identity” means an affidavit or declaration executed by a judgment creditor, under penalty of perjury, that is filed with the clerk of the court in which the judgment is entered at the time the judgment creditor files for a writ of execution or an abstract of judgme…

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.140 Section 680.140

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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. 16.1. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2001, by Sec. 75 of Ch. 991.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.145 Section 680.145

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“Child support” includes family support. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 163, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 1993. Operative January 1, 1994, by Sec. 161 of Ch. 163.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.150 Section 680.150

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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. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.160 Section 680.160

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“Court” means the court where the judgment sought to be enforced was entered. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.170 Section 680.170

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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. 16.2. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2001, by Sec. 75 of Ch. 991.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.180 Section 680.180

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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. 16.…

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.190 Section 680.190

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“Equity” means the fair market value of the interest of the judgment debtor in property, or in the case of community property the fair market value of the interest of the judgment debtor and the spouse of the judgment debtor in the property, over and above all liens and encumbran…

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.200 Section 680.200

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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. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 o…

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.210 Section 680.210

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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. 17. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2001, by Sec. 75 of …

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.220 Section 680.220

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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. 17.1. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2001, by Sec. 75 of Ch. 991.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.230 Section 680.230

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“Judgment” means a judgment, order, or decree entered in a court of this state. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.240 Section 680.240

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“Judgment creditor” means the person in whose favor a judgment is rendered or, if there is an assignee of record, means the assignee of record. Unless the context otherwise requires, the term also includes the guardian or conservator of the estate, personal representative, or oth…

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.250 Section 680.250

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“Judgment debtor” means the person against whom a judgment is rendered. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.260 Section 680.260

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“Levying officer” means the sheriff or marshal. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 872, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.270 Section 680.270

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“Money judgment” means that part of a judgment that requires the payment of money. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.280 Section 680.280

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“Person” includes a natural person, a corporation, a partnership or other unincorporated association, a general partner of a partnership, a limited liability company, and a public entity. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 60. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.290 Section 680.290

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“Personal property” includes both tangible and intangible personal property. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.300 Section 680.300

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“Principal amount of the judgment” means the total amount of the judgment as entered or as last renewed, together with the costs thereafter added to the judgment pursuant to Section 685.090, reduced by any partial satisfactions of such amount and costs and by any amounts no longe…

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.310 Section 680.310

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“Property” includes real and personal property and any interest therein. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.320 Section 680.320

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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. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.330 Section 680.330

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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. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.340 Section 680.340

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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. 4. (AB 502) Effective January 1, 2014. Operative July 1, 2014, by Sec. 28 of Ch. 531.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.345 Section 680.345

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“Security” means a “security” as defined in Section 8102 of the Commercial Code. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.350 Section 680.350

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“Security agreement” means “security agreement” as defined in paragraph (74) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 531, Sec. 5. (AB 502) Effective January 1, 2014. Operative July 1, 2014, by Sec. 28 of Ch. 531.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.360 Section 680.360

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“Security interest” means “security interest” as defined in Section 1201 of the Commercial Code. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.365 Section 680.365

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“Spousal support” includes support for a former spouse. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.370 Section 680.370

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“Tangible personal property” includes chattel paper, documents of title, instruments, securities, and money. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 680.380 Section 680.380

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“Writ” includes a writ of execution, a writ of possession of personal property, a writ of possession of real property, and a writ of sale. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 712.010 Section 712.010

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After entry of a judgment for possession or sale of property, a writ of possession or sale shall be issued by the clerk of the court upon application of the judgment creditor and shall be directed to the levying officer in the county where the judgment is to be enforced. The appl…

Code Civ. Proc. § 712.020 Section 712.020

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A writ of possession or sale issued pursuant to this division shall require the levying officer to whom it is directed to enforce the judgment and shall include the following information: (a) The date of issuance of the writ. (b) The title of the court where the judgment for poss…