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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. § 425.17 Section 425.17
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(a) The Legislature finds and declares that there has been a disturbing abuse of Section 425.16, the California Anti-SLAPP Law, which has undermined the exercise of the constitutional rights of freedom of speech and petition for the redress of grievances, contrary to the purpose …
Code Civ. Proc. § 425.18 Section 425.18
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(a) The Legislature finds and declares that a SLAPPback is distinguishable in character and origin from the ordinary malicious prosecution action. The Legislature further finds and declares that a SLAPPback cause of action should be treated differently, as provided in this sectio…
Code Civ. Proc. § 425.19 Section 425.19
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(a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) The lack of affordable housing is a critical problem that threatens the economic, environmental, and social quality of life in California. (2) It is in the public interest to encourage priority housing development p…
Code Civ. Proc. § 425.30 Section 425.30
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(a) In an action for collection of consumer debt, common counts may not be used. For purposes of this section, a “common count” includes, but is not limited to, a claim for recovery of any of the following: (1) An open book account for money due. (2) An account stated in writing …

Code Civ. Proc. § 425.50 Section 425.50

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(a) An allegation of a construction-related accessibility claim in a complaint, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 55.52 of the Civil Code, shall state facts sufficient to allow a reasonable person to identify the basis of the violation or violations supporting the claim, i…

Code Civ. Proc. § 425.55 Section 425.55

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(a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) Protection of the civil rights of persons with disabilities is of the utmost importance to this state, and private enforcement is the essential means of achieving that goal, as the law has been designed. (2) Accordi…

Code Civ. Proc. § 511.010 Section 511.010

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Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 526.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 511.020 Section 511.020

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“Complaint” includes a cross-complaint. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 526.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 511.030 Section 511.030

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“Defendant” includes a cross-defendant. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 526.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 511.040 Section 511.040

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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, honey, milk, and eggs) while in the possession of a defendant engaged in ra…

Code Civ. Proc. § 511.050 Section 511.050

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“Inventory” means tangible personal property in the possession of a defendant who holds it for sale or lease or to be furnished under contracts of service. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 526.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 511.060 Section 511.060

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“Levying officer” means the sheriff or marshal who is directed to execute a writ of possession issued under this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 872, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 511.070 Section 511.070

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“Person” includes an individual, a corporation, a partnership or other unincorporated association, a limited liability company, and a public entity. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 59. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 511.080 Section 511.080

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“Plaintiff” means a person who files a complaint or cross-complaint. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 526.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 511.090 Section 511.090

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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. 1973, Ch. 526.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 511.100 Section 511.100

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“Public entity” includes the state, the Regents of the University of California, a county, city, district, public authority, public agency, and any other political subdivision or public corporation in the state. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 526.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 697.010 Section 697.010

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Except as otherwise provided by statute, a lien created under this division or under Title 6.5 (commencing with Section 481.010) (attachment) is a lien for the amount required to satisfy the money judgment. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. …

Code Civ. Proc. § 697.020 Section 697.020

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(a) If a lien is created on property pursuant to Title 6.5 (commencing with Section 481.010) (attachment) and after judgment in the action a lien is created pursuant to this division on the same property under the same claim while the earlier lien is in effect, the priority of th…

Code Civ. Proc. § 697.030 Section 697.030

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Subject to Sections 683.180 to 683.200, inclusive, and to Section 697.040, except where a shorter period is provided by statute, a lien created pursuant to this title is effective during the period of enforceability of the judgment. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operat…

Code Civ. Proc. § 697.040 Section 697.040

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(a) If enforcement of the judgment is stayed on appeal by the giving of a sufficient undertaking under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 916) of Title 13: (1) Existing liens created under this division are extinguished. (2) New liens may not be created under this division during…

Code Civ. Proc. § 697.050 Section 697.050

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If a lien created pursuant to this division is extinguished, property held subject to the lien shall be released unless the property is to be held under another lien or the property is ordered by the court to be held pending resolution of a dispute concerning its proper dispositi…

Code Civ. Proc. § 697.060 Section 697.060

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(a) An abstract or certified copy of a money judgment of a court of the United States that is enforceable in this state may be recorded to create a judgment lien on real property pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 697.310). (b) A notice of judgment lien based on a mon…

Code Civ. Proc. § 872.210 Section 872.210

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(a) A partition action may be commenced and maintained by any of the following persons: (1) A coowner of personal property. (2) An owner of an estate of inheritance, an estate for life, or an estate for years in real property where such property or estate therein is owned by seve…

Code Civ. Proc. § 872.220 Section 872.220

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If it is necessary to have a title report: (a) The plaintiff may, prior to commencing the action, procure a title report and shall in the complaint indicate this has been done and designate a place where it will be kept for inspection, use, and copying by the parties. (b) The cou…

Code Civ. Proc. § 872.230 Section 872.230

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The complaint shall set forth: (a) A description of the property that is the subject of the action. In the case of tangible personal property, the description shall include its usual location. In the case of real property, the description shall include both its legal description …

Code Civ. Proc. § 872.240 Section 872.240

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Real and personal property may be partitioned in one action. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 73.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 872.250 Section 872.250

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(a) Immediately upon filing the complaint, the plaintiff shall record a notice of the pendency of the action in the office of the county recorder of each county in which any real property described in the complaint is located. (b) If, thereafter, partition of other real property …

Code Civ. Proc. § 995.010 Section 995.010

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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Bond and Undertaking Law. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 995.020 Section 995.020

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(a) The provisions of this chapter apply to a bond or undertaking executed, filed, posted, furnished, or otherwise given as security pursuant to any statute of this state, except to the extent the statute prescribes a different rule or is inconsistent. (b) The provisions of this …

Code Civ. Proc. § 995.030 Section 995.030

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If service of a notice, paper, or other document is required under this chapter, service shall be made in the same manner as service of process in civil actions generally. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 995.040 Section 995.040

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An affidavit made under this chapter shall conform to the standards prescribed for an affidavit made pursuant to Section 437c. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 995.050 Section 995.050

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The times provided in this chapter, or in any other statute relating to a bond given in an action or proceeding, may be extended pursuant to Sections 1054 and 1054.1. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 995.110 Section 995.110

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Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 995.120 Section 995.120

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(a) “Admitted surety insurer” means a corporate insurer or a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange to which the Insurance Commissioner has issued a certificate of authority to transact surety insurance in this state, as defined in Section 105 of the Insurance Code. (b) For the pu…

Code Civ. Proc. § 995.130 Section 995.130

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(a) “Beneficiary” means the person for whose benefit a bond is given, whether executed to, in favor of, in the name of, or payable to the person as an obligee. (b) If a bond is given for the benefit of the State of California or the people of the state, “beneficiary” means the co…

Code Civ. Proc. § 995.140 Section 995.140

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(a) “Bond” includes both of the following: (1) A surety, indemnity, fiduciary, or like bond executed by both the principal and sureties. (2) A surety, indemnity, fiduciary, or like undertaking executed by the sureties alone. (b) A bond provided for or given “in an action or proce…

Code Civ. Proc. § 995.150 Section 995.150

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“Court” means, if a bond is given in an action or proceeding, the court in which the action or proceeding is pending. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 995.160 Section 995.160

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“Officer” means the sheriff, marshal, clerk of court, judge or magistrate (if there is no clerk), board, commission, department, or other public official or entity to whom the bond is given or with whom a copy of the bond is filed or who is required to determine the sufficiency o…

Code Civ. Proc. § 995.170 Section 995.170

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(a) “Principal” means the person who gives a bond. (b) For the purpose of application of this chapter to a bond given pursuant to any statute of this state, the terms “obligor,” “principal,” and comparable terms used in the statute mean “principal” as defined in this section. (Ad…

Code Civ. Proc. § 995.180 Section 995.180

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“Statute” includes administrative regulation promulgated pursuant to statute. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 995.185 Section 995.185

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(a) “Surety” has the meaning provided in Section 2787 of the Civil Code and includes personal surety and admitted surety insurer. (b) For the purpose of application of this chapter to a bond given pursuant to any statute of this state, the terms “bail,” “guarantor,” “bondsman,” “…

Code Civ. Proc. § 995.190 Section 995.190

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“Undertaking” means a surety, indemnity, fiduciary, or like undertaking executed by the sureties alone. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 1235.110 Section 1235.110

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Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, these definitions govern the construction of this title. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 1235.120 Section 1235.120

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“Final judgment” means a judgment with respect to which all possibility of direct attack by way of appeal, motion for a new trial, or motion under Section 663 to vacate the judgment has been exhausted. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 1235.125 Section 1235.125

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When used with reference to property, “interest” includes any right, title, or estate in property. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 1235.130 Section 1235.130

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“Judgment” means the judgment determining the right to take the property by eminent domain and fixing the amount of compensation to be paid by the plaintiff. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 1235.140 Section 1235.140

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“Litigation expenses” includes both of the following: (a) All expenses reasonably and necessarily incurred in the proceeding in preparing for trial, during trial, and in any subsequent judicial proceedings. (b) Reasonable attorney’s fees, appraisal fees, and fees for the services…

Code Civ. Proc. § 1235.150 Section 1235.150

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“Local public entity” means any public entity other than the state. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.)

Code Civ. Proc. § 1235.155 Section 1235.155

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“Nonprofit, special use property” means property which is operated for a special nonprofit, tax-exempt use such as a school, church, cemetery, hospital, or similar property. “Nonprofit, special use property” does not include property owned by a public entity. (Added by Stats. 199…

Code Civ. Proc. § 1235.160 Section 1235.160

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“Person” includes any public entity, individual, association, organization, partnership, trust, limited liability company, or corporation. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 63. Effective January 1, 1995.)