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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. § 704.225 Section 704.225
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Money in a judgment debtor’s deposit account that is not otherwise exempt under this chapter is exempt to the extent necessary for the support of the judgment debtor and the spouse and dependents of the judgment debtor. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 552, Sec. 9. (SB 616) Effective J…
Code Civ. Proc. § 704.230 Section 704.230
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Money provided to the judgment debtor by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is exempt without making a claim. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 552, Sec. 10. (SB 616) Effective January 1, 2020.)
Code Civ. Proc. § 704.235 Section 704.235
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(a) A one-time lump-sum payment made from a HOPE trust account, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 18997.51 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, shall be exempt without making a claim, except as provided in subdivision (b). (b) A one-time lump-sum payment described in subd…
Code Civ. Proc. § 762.010 Section 762.010
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The plaintiff shall name as defendants in the action the persons having adverse claims to the title of the plaintiff against which a determination is sought. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 44, Sec. 15.)

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Code Civ. Proc. § 762.020 Section 762.020

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(a) If the name of a person required to be named as a defendant is not known to the plaintiff, the plaintiff shall so state in the complaint and shall name as parties all persons unknown in the manner provided in Section 762.060. (b) If the claim or the share or quantity of the c…

Code Civ. Proc. § 762.030 Section 762.030

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(a) If a person required to be named as a defendant is dead and the plaintiff knows of a personal representative, the plaintiff shall join the personal representative as a defendant. (b) If a person required to be named as a defendant is dead, or is believed by the plaintiff to b…

Code Civ. Proc. § 762.040 Section 762.040

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The court upon its own motion may, and upon motion of any party shall, make such orders as appear appropriate: (a) For joinder of such additional parties as are necessary or proper. (b) Requiring the plaintiff to procure a title report and designate a place where it shall be kept…

Code Civ. Proc. § 762.050 Section 762.050

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Any person who has a claim to the property described in the complaint may appear in the proceeding. Whether or not the person is named as a defendant in the complaint, the person shall appear as a defendant. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 44, Sec. 15.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 762.060 Section 762.060

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(a) In addition to the persons required to be named as defendants in the action, the plaintiff may name as defendants “all persons unknown, claiming any legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the property described in the complaint adverse to plaintiff’s ti…

Code Civ. Proc. § 762.070 Section 762.070

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A person named and served as an unknown defendant has the same rights as are provided by law in cases of all other defendants named and served, and the action shall proceed against unknown defendants in the same manner as against other defendants named and served, and with the sa…

Code Civ. Proc. § 762.080 Section 762.080

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The court upon its own motion may, and upon motion of any party shall, make such orders for appointment of guardians ad litem as appear necessary to protect the interest of any party. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 44, Sec. 15.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 762.090 Section 762.090

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(a) The state may be joined as a party to an action under this chapter. (b) This section does not constitute a change in, but is declaratory of, existing law. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 44, Sec. 15.)

Code Civ. Proc. § [627.] Section [627.]

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Section Six Hundred and Twenty-seven. In an action for the recovery of specific personal property, if the property has not been delivered to the plaintiff, or the defendant, by his answer, claim a return thereof, the jury, if their verdict be in favor of the plaintiff, or, if bei…

Code Civ. Proc. § 1390 Section 1390

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The Controller shall deliver to the Treasurer the proceeds of any sale or lease of property, other than permanently escheated property, made pursuant to this chapter; and, on order of the Controller, the amount thereof shall be deposited in the Unclaimed Property Fund. Such amoun…

Code Civ. Proc. § 1391 Section 1391

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The Controller shall deliver to the Treasurer the proceeds of any sale or lease of permanently escheated property made pursuant to this chapter; and, on order of the Controller, the amount thereof shall be deposited in the General Fund. All moneys deposited in the General Fund un…

Code Civ. Proc. § 1392 Section 1392

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The proceeds of any transaction by the Controller under the provisions of this chapter in connection with property received and held by the state under the provisions of Article 1 (commencing with Section 1440) of Chapter 6 of this title shall be credited by the Controller to the…

Code Civ. Proc. § 1393 Section 1393

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The proceeds of any transaction by the Controller under the provisions of this chapter, in connection with property received and held by the state under the provisions of Article 1 (commencing with Section 1440) of Chapter 6 of this title, for the benefit of unlocated heirs, devi…

Code Civ. Proc. § 1394 Section 1394

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The proceeds of any transaction by the Controller under the provisions of this chapter in connection with property received and held by the state under the provisions of this title, for the benefit of the persons entitled thereto, shall be credited by the Controller to such perso…

Code Civ. Proc. § 377.40 Section 377.40

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Subject to Part 4 (commencing with Section 9000) of Division 7 of the Probate Code governing creditor claims, a cause of action against a decedent that survives may be asserted against the decedent’s personal representative or, to the extent provided by statute, against the deced…

Code Civ. Proc. § 377.41 Section 377.41

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On motion, the court shall allow a pending action or proceeding against the decedent that does not abate to be continued against the decedent’s personal representative or, to the extent provided by statute, against the decedent’s successor in interest, except that the court may n…

Code Civ. Proc. § 377.42 Section 377.42

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In an action or proceeding against a decedent’s personal representative or, to the extent provided by statute, against the decedent’s successor in interest, on a cause of action against the decedent, all damages are recoverable that might have been recovered against the decedent …

Code Civ. Proc. § 377.43 Section 377.43

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This article applies to the commencement on or after January 1, 1993, of an action or proceeding against the decedent’s personal representative or successor in interest, or to the making of a motion on or after January 1, 1993, to continue a pending action or proceeding against t…

Code Civ. Proc. § 416.10 Section 416.10

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A summons may be served on a corporation by delivering a copy of the summons and the complaint by any of the following methods: (a) To the person designated as agent for service of process as provided by any provision in Section 202, 1502, 2105, or 2107 of the Corporations Code (…

Code Civ. Proc. § 416.20 Section 416.20

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A summons may be served on a corporation that has forfeited its charter or right to do business, or has dissolved, by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint: (a) To a person who is a trustee of the corporation and of its stockholders or members; or (b) When authori…

Code Civ. Proc. § 416.30 Section 416.30

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A summons may be served on a joint stock company or association by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint as provided by Section 416.10 or 416.20. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1610.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 416.40 Section 416.40

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A summons may be served on an unincorporated association (including a partnership) by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint: (a) If the association is a general or limited partnership, to the person designated as agent for service of process in a statement filed w…

Code Civ. Proc. § 416.50 Section 416.50

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(a) A summons may be served on a public entity by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint to the clerk, secretary, president, presiding officer, or other head of its governing body. (b) As used in this section, “public entity” includes the state and any office, depa…

Code Civ. Proc. § 416.60 Section 416.60

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A summons may be served on a minor by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint to his parent, guardian, conservator, or similar fiduciary, or, if no such person can be found with reasonable diligence, to any person having the care or control of such minor or with who…

Code Civ. Proc. § 416.70 Section 416.70

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A summons may be served on a person (other than a minor) for whom a guardian, conservator, or similar fiduciary has been appointed by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint to his guardian, conservator, or similar fiduciary and to such person, but, for good cause s…

Code Civ. Proc. § 416.80 Section 416.80

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When authorized by Section 12 of the Elections Code, a summons may be served as provided by that section. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 140, Sec. 38. (AB 1164) Effective January 1, 2010.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 416.90 Section 416.90

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A summons may be served on a person not otherwise specified in this article by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint to such person or to a person authorized by him to receive service of process. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1610.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 684.310 Section 684.310

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Except for Sections 684.130 and 684.140, the provisions of Article 1 (commencing with Section 684.010) and Article 2 (commencing with Section 684.110) do not apply to service under Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 706.010) of Division 2 (wage garnishment). (Added by Stats. 1982…

Code Civ. Proc. § 704.710 Section 704.710

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As used in this article: (a) “Dwelling” means a place where a person resides and may include but is not limited to the following: (1) A house together with the outbuildings and the land upon which they are situated. (2) A mobilehome together with the outbuildings and the land upo…

Code Civ. Proc. § 704.720 Section 704.720

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(a) A homestead is exempt from sale under this division to the extent provided in Section 704.800. (b) If a homestead is sold under this division or is damaged or destroyed or is acquired for public use, the proceeds of sale or of insurance or other indemnification for damage or …

Code Civ. Proc. § 704.730 Section 704.730

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(a) The amount of the homestead exemption is the greater of the following: (1) The countywide median sale price for a single-family home in the calendar year prior to the calendar year in which the judgment debtor claims the exemption, not to exceed six hundred thousand dollars (…

Code Civ. Proc. § 704.740 Section 704.740

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(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the interest of a natural person in a dwelling may not be sold under this division to enforce a money judgment except pursuant to a court order for sale obtained under this article and the dwelling exemption shall be determined under thi…

Code Civ. Proc. § 704.750 Section 704.750

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(a) Promptly after a dwelling is levied upon (other than a dwelling described in subdivision (b) of Section 704.740), the levying officer shall serve notice on the judgment creditor that the levy has been made and that the property will be released unless the judgment creditor co…

Code Civ. Proc. § 704.760 Section 704.760

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The judgment creditor’s application shall be made under oath, shall describe the dwelling, and shall contain all of the following: (a) A statement whether or not the records of the county tax assessor indicate that there is a current homeowner’s exemption or disabled veteran’s ex…

Code Civ. Proc. § 704.770 Section 704.770

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(a) Upon the filing of the application by the judgment creditor, the court shall set a time and place for hearing and order the judgment debtor to show cause why an order for sale should not be made in accordance with the application. The time set for hearing shall be not later t…

Code Civ. Proc. § 704.780 Section 704.780

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(a) The burden of proof at the hearing is determined in the following manner: (1) If the records of the county tax assessor indicate that there is a current homeowner’s exemption or disabled veteran’s exemption for the dwelling claimed by the judgment debtor or the judgment debto…

Code Civ. Proc. § 704.790 Section 704.790

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(a) This section applies in any case where the court makes an order for sale of the dwelling upon a hearing at which none of the following appeared: (1) The judgment debtor. (2) The judgment debtor’s spouse. (3) The attorney for the judgment debtor. (4) The attorney for the judgm…

Code Civ. Proc. § 704.800 Section 704.800

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(a) If no bid is received at a sale of a homestead pursuant to a court order for sale that exceeds the amount of the homestead exemption plus any additional amount necessary to satisfy all liens and encumbrances on the property, including but not limited to any attachment or judg…

Code Civ. Proc. § 704.810 Section 704.810

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Levy on a homestead that is subject to a lien or encumbrance is not by itself grounds for acceleration of the obligation secured by the lien or encumbrance, notwithstanding any provision of the obligation, lien, or encumbrance and if the homestead is sold pursuant to court order …

Code Civ. Proc. § 704.820 Section 704.820

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If the dwelling is owned by the judgment debtor as a joint tenant or tenant in common or if the interest of the judgment debtor in the dwelling is a leasehold or other interest less than a fee interest: (a) At an execution sale of a dwelling, the interest of the judgment debtor i…

Code Civ. Proc. § 704.830 Section 704.830

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The provisions of Sections 703.590 and 703.600 apply to proceedings under this article. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 704.840 Section 704.840

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(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the judgment creditor is entitled to recover reasonable costs incurred in a proceeding under this article. (b) If no bid is received at a sale of a homestead pursuant to a court order for sale that exceeds the amount of the homestead exe…

Code Civ. Proc. § 704.850 Section 704.850

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(a) The levying officer shall distribute the proceeds of sale of a homestead in the following order: (1) To the discharge of all liens and encumbrances, if any, on the property. (2) To the judgment debtor in the amount of any applicable exemption of proceeds pursuant to Section 7…

Code Civ. Proc. § 763.010 Section 763.010

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(a) The form, content, and manner of the service of summons shall be the same as in civil actions generally. (b) If upon affidavit it appears to the satisfaction of the court that the plaintiff has used reasonable diligence to ascertain the identity and residence of and to serve …

Code Civ. Proc. § 763.020 Section 763.020

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Whenever the court orders service by publication, the order is subject to the following conditions: (a) The plaintiff shall post, not later than 10 days after the date the order is made, a copy of the summons and complaint in a conspicuous place on the real property that is the s…

Code Civ. Proc. § 763.030 Section 763.030

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(a) Whenever the court orders service by publication, the publication may: (1) Name only the defendants to be served thereby. (2) Describe only the property in which the defendants to be served thereby claim interests. (b) Judgment against a defendant who fails to appear and answ…