CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE OF ACT ......................................................... 1
THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE OF CALIFORNIA
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS ............................................... 2-33
PART 1. OF COURTS OF JUSTICE
TITLE 1. ORGANIZATION AND JURISDICTION
CHAPTER 1. COURTS OF JUSTICE IN GENERAL .......................... 35-38
CHAPTER 3. SUPREME COURT ......................................... 41-45
CHAPTER 4. SUPERIOR COURTS ....................................... 71-77
CHAPTER 5.1. LIMITED CIVIL CASES
Article 1. Jurisdiction in Limited Civil Cases .................. 85-89
Article 2. Economic Litigation for Limited Civil Cases .......... 90-100
CHAPTER 5.5. SMALL CLAIMS COURT
Article 1. General Provisions .......................... 116.110-116.140
Article 2. Small Claims Court .......................... 116.210-116.270
Article 3. Actions ..................................... 116.310-116.390
Article 4. Parties ..................................... 116.410-116.430
Article 5. Hearing ..................................... 116.510-116.570
Article 6. Judgment .................................... 116.610-116.630
Article 7. Motion to Vacate and Appeal ................. 116.710-116.795
Article 8. Satisfaction and Enforcement of Judgment .... 116.810-116.880
Article 9. Administration .............................. 116.920-116.950
CHAPTER 6. GENERAL PROVISIONS RESPECTING COURTS OF JUSTICE
Article 1. Publicity of Proceedings ............................. 124
Article 2. Incidental Powers and Duties of Courts .............. 128-129
Article 3. Judicial Holidays ................................... 133-136
Article 4. Proceedings in Case of Absence of Judge .............. 139
Article 6. Seals of Courts ...................................... 153
TITLE 2. JUDICIAL OFFICERS
CHAPTER 2. POWERS OF JUDGES AT CHAMBERS ......................... 165-167
CHAPTER 3. DISQUALIFICATIONS OF JUDGES ........................ 170-170.9
CHAPTER 4. INCIDENTAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS .... 177-179
CHAPTER 5. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RESPECTING COURTS OF JUSTICE 182-187
TITLE 3. PERSONS SPECIALLY INVESTED WITH POWERS OF A JUDICIAL
NATURE
CHAPTER 1. TRIAL JURY SELECTION AND MANAGEMENT ACT .............. 190-237
CHAPTER 2. COURT COMMISSIONERS ................................... 259
TITLE 4. MINISTERIAL OFFICERS OF COURTS OF JUSTICE
CHAPTER 1. OF MINISTERIAL OFFICERS GENERALLY ................. 262-262.11
CHAPTER 3. PHONOGRAPHIC REPORTERS .............................. 269-274a
TITLE 5. PERSONS SPECIALLY INVESTED WITH MINISTERIAL POWERS
RELATING TO COURTS OF JUSTICE
CHAPTER 1. ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW ...................... 283-286
PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS
TITLE 1. OF THE FORM OF CIVIL ACTIONS ............................ 307-309
TITLE 2. OF THE TIME OF COMMENCING CIVIL ACTIONS
CHAPTER 1. THE TIME OF COMMENCING ACTIONS IN GENERAL ............ 312-313
CHAPTER 2. THE TIME OF COMMENCING ACTIONS FOR THE RECOVERY OF
REAL PROPERTY ........................................ 315-330
CHAPTER 3. THE TIME OF COMMENCING ACTIONS OTHER THAN FOR THE
RECOVERY OF REAL PROPERTY .......................... 335-349.4
CHAPTER 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO THE TIME OF COMMENCING
ACTIONS .............................................. 350-363
CHAPTER 5. THE COMMENCEMENT OF ACTIONS BASED UPON PROFESSIONAL
NEGLIGENCE ........................................... 364-365
CHAPTER 6. TIME OF COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION AFTER PERSON'S
DEATH ............................................ 366.1-366.3
TITLE 3. OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS ................................. 367-369.5
CHAPTER 2. MARRIED PERSON ....................................... 370-371
CHAPTER 3. DISABILITY OF PARTY .................................. 372-376
CHAPTER 4. EFFECT OF DEATH
Article 1. Definitions ................................... 377.10-377.11
Article 2. Survival and Continuation ..................... 377.20-377.22
Article 3. Decedent's Cause of Action .................... 377.30-377.35
Article 4. Cause of Action Against Decedent .............. 377.40-377.43
Article 5. Insured Claims ....................................... 377.50
Article 6. Wrongful Death ................................ 377.60-377.62
CHAPTER 5. PERMISSIVE JOINDER ................................... 378-384
CHAPTER 6. INTERPLEADER ....................................... 386-386.6
CHAPTER 7. INTERVENTION ......................................... 387-388
CHAPTER 8. COMPULSORY JOINDER ................................. 389-389.5
TITLE 3A. VEXATIOUS LITIGANTS ................................. 391-391.7
TITLE 4. OF THE PLACE OF TRIAL, RECLASSIFICATION, AND
COORDINATION OF CIVIL ACTIONS
CHAPTER 1. PLACE OF TRIAL ....................................... 392-403
CHAPTER 2. RECLASSIFICATION OF CIVIL ACTIONS AND
PROCEEDINGS .................................. 403.010-403.090
CHAPTER 3. COORDINATION ...................................... 404-404.9
TITLE 4.5. RECORDING NOTICE OF CERTAIN ACTIONS
CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS ................ 405-405.24
Article 3. Expungement and Other Relief .................. 405.30-405.39
Article 4. Withdrawal ........................................... 405.50
Article 5. Effect of Withdrawal or Expungement of Notice 405.60-405.61
CHAPTER 3. EXPUNGEMENT AND OTHER RELIEF
TITLE 5. JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS
CHAPTER 1. JURISDICTION AND FORUM
Article 1. Jurisdiction ......................................... 410.10
Article 2. Forum ......................................... 410.30-410.42
Article 3. Jurisdiction in Action ........................ 410.50-410.70
CHAPTER 2. COMMENCING CIVIL ACTIONS ....................... 411.10-411.35
CHAPTER 3. SUMMONS ........................................ 412.10-412.30
CHAPTER 4. SERVICE OF SUMMONS
Article 1. General ....................................... 413.10-413.40
Article 2. Persons Who May Serve Summons ........................ 414.10
Article 3. Manner of Service of Summons .................. 415.10-415.95
Article 4. Persons Upon Whom Summons May Be Served ....... 416.10-416.90
Article 5. Proof of Service .............................. 417.10-417.40
CHAPTER 5. OBJECTION TO JURISDICTION ...................... 418.10-418.11
TITLE 6. OF THE PLEADINGS IN CIVIL ACTIONS
CHAPTER 1. THE PLEADINGS IN GENERAL .......................... 420-422.40
CHAPTER 2. PLEADINGS DEMANDING RELIEF
Article 1. General Provisions ............................ 425.10-425.18
Article 2. Compulsory Cross-Complaints ................... 426.10-426.70
Article 3. Permissive Joinder of Causes of Action ............... 427.10
Article 4. Cross-Complaints .............................. 428.10-428.80
Article 5. Contents of Documents in Particular Actions or
Proceedings .......................................... 429.30
CHAPTER 3. OBJECTIONS TO PLEADINGS; DENIALS AND DEFENSES
Article 1. Objections to Pleadings ....................... 430.10-430.90
Article 2. Denials and Defenses .......................... 431.10-431.70
Article 3. Time to Respond to Cross-Complaint ................... 432.10
CHAPTER 4. MOTION TO STRIKE ..................................... 435-437
CHAPTER 5. SUMMARY JUDGMENTS AND MOTIONS FOR JUDGMENT ON THE
PLEADINGS ........................................... 437c-438
CHAPTER 6. VERIFICATION OF PLEADINGS ............................. 446
CHAPTER 7. GENERAL RULES OF PLEADING ............................ 452-465
CHAPTER 8. VARIANCE--MISTAKES IN PLEADINGS AND AMENDMENTS ....... 469-475
TITLE 6.5. ATTACHMENT
CHAPTER 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED .................... 481.010-481.225
CHAPTER 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS ........................... 482.010-482.120
CHAPTER 3. ACTIONS IN WHICH ATTACHMENT AUTHORIZED ....... 483.010-483.020
CHAPTER 4. NOTICED HEARING PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING WRIT OF
ATTACHMENT
Article 1. Right to Attach Order; Issuance of Writ of
Attachment .................................. 484.010-484.110
Article 2. Noticed Hearing Procedure for Obtaining
Additional Writs ............................ 484.310-484.370
Article 3. Ex Parte Procedure for Obtaining Additional
Writs ....................................... 484.510-484.530
CHAPTER 5. EX PARTE HEARING PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING WRIT OF
ATTACHMENT
Article 1. Great or Irreparable Injury Requirement ............. 485.010
Article 2. Order Determining Right to Attach; Issuance
of Writ of Attachment ....................... 485.210-485.240
Article 3. Procedure for Obtaining Additional Writs .... 485.510-485.540
Article 4. Claim of Exemption .................................. 485.610
CHAPTER 6. TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE ORDER ................... 486.010-486.110
CHAPTER 7. PROPERTY SUBJECT TO ATTACHMENT ............... 487.010-487.030
CHAPTER 8. LEVY PROCEDURES; LIEN OF ATTACHMENT; MANAGEMENT
AND DISPOSITION OF ATTACHED PROPERTY
Article 1. General Provisions .......................... 488.010-488.140
Article 2. Methods of Levy ............................. 488.300-488.485
Article 3. Lien of Attachment .......................... 488.500-488.510
Article 4. Duties and Liabilities of Third Persons
After Levy .................................. 488.600-488.620
Article 5. Management and Disposition of Attached
Property .................................... 488.700-488.740
CHAPTER 9. UNDERTAKINGS
Article 1. General Provisions .......................... 489.010-489.130
Article 2. Undertakings to Obtain Writ of Attachment or
Protective Order ............................ 489.210-489.230
Article 3. Undertaking to Obtain Release of Attachment
or Protective Order ......................... 489.310-489.320
Article 4. Undertaking on Appeal ....................... 489.410-489.420
CHAPTER 10. LIABILITY FOR WRONGFUL ATTACHMENT ........... 490.010-490.060
CHAPTER 11. ATTACHING PLAINTIFF'S MISCELLANEOUS REMEDIES
Article 1. Examination of Third Person ................. 491.110-491.200
Article 2. Creditor's Suit ............................. 491.310-491.370
Article 3. Lien in Pending Action or Proceeding ........ 491.410-491.470
CHAPTER 12. NONRESIDENT ATTACHMENT ...................... 492.010-492.090
CHAPTER 13. EFFECT OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS AND GENERAL
ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF CREDITORS .... 493.010-493.060
TITLE 7. OTHER PROVISIONAL REMEDIES IN CIVIL ACTIONS
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS .................................... 501
CHAPTER 2. CLAIM AND DELIVERY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Article 1. Words and Phrases Defined ................... 511.010-511.100
Article 2. Writ of Possession .......................... 512.010-512.120
Article 3. Temporary Restraining Order ................. 513.010-513.020
Article 4. Levy and Custody ............................ 514.010-514.050
Article 5. Undertakings ................................ 515.010-515.030
Article 6. Miscellaneous Provisions .................... 516.010-516.050
CHAPTER 3. INJUNCTION ........................................... 525-534
CHAPTER 5. RECEIVERS ............................................ 564-570
CHAPTER 5A. UNDERTAKING OF PERSONS HANDLING PRIVATE PROPERTY
OR FUNDS ............................................ 571
CHAPTER 6. DEPOSIT IN COURT ..................................... 572-574
TITLE 7a. PRETRIAL CONFERENCES .................................. 575-576
TITLE 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS
CHAPTER 1. JUDGMENT IN GENERAL ................................ 577-582.5
CHAPTER 1.5. DISMISSAL FOR DELAY IN PROSECUTION
Article 1. Definitions and General Provisions .......... 583.110-583.161
Article 2. Mandatory Time for Service of Summons ....... 583.210-583.250
Article 3. Mandatory Time for Bringing Action to Trial
or New Trial ................................ 583.310-583.360
Article 4. Discretionary Dismissal for Delay ........... 583.410-583.430
CHAPTER 2. JUDGMENT UPON FAILURE TO ANSWER .................... 585-587.5
CHAPTER 3. ISSUES--THE MODE OF TRIAL AND POSTPONEMENTS .......... 588-598
CHAPTER 4. TRIAL BY JURY
Article 2. Conduct of the Trial ................................ 607-619
Article 3. The Verdict ......................................... 624-630
CHAPTER 5. TRIAL BY THE COURT ................................... 631-636
CHAPTER 6. OF REFERENCES AND TRIALS BY REFEREES ............... 638-645.2
CHAPTER 7. PROVISIONS RELATING TO TRIALS IN GENERAL
Article 1. Exceptions .......................................... 646-647
Article 1.5. View by Trier of Fact .............................. 651
Article 2. New Trials ........................................ 656-663.2
CHAPTER 8. THE MANNER OF GIVING AND ENTERING JUDGMENT ........... 664-674
TITLE 8.5. UNIFORM FOREIGN-MONEY CLAIMS ACT ................... 676-676.16
TITLE 9. ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS
DIVISION 1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1. SHORT TITLE AND DEFINITIONS ................. 680.010-680.380
CHAPTER 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS .......................... 681.010-681.050
CHAPTER 3. PERIOD FOR ENFORCEMENT AND RENEWAL OF JUDGMENTS
Article 1. Period for Enforcement of Judgments ........ 683.010-683.050
Article 2. Renewal of Judgments ....................... 683.110-683.220
Article 3. Application of Chapter ..................... 683.310-683.320
CHAPTER 4. MANNER OF SERVICE OF WRITS, NOTICES, AND OTHER
PAPERS
Article 1. Service on Attorney of Creditor or Debtor .. 684.010-684.050
Article 2. Manner of Service Generally ................ 684.110-684.140
Article 3. Proof of Service ........................... 684.210-684.220
Article 4. Application of Chapter ............................. 684.310
CHAPTER 5. INTEREST AND COSTS .......................... 685.010-685.110
CHAPTER 6. ENFORCEMENT AFTER DEATH OF JUDGMENT CREDITOR
OR JUDGMENT DEBTOR .......................... 686.010-686.020
CHAPTER 7. LEVYING OFFICERS ............................ 687.010-687.050
CHAPTER 8. ENFORCEMENT OF STATE TAX LIABILITY
Article 1. Enforcement Pursuant to Warrant or Notice
of Levy .................................... 688.010-688.050
Article 2. Enforcement of Judgment for Taxes .................. 688.110
CHAPTER 9. ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT JUDGMENTS ............ 689.010-689.050
CHAPTER 20. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS .................... 694.010-694.090
DIVISION 2. ENFORCEMENT OF MONEY JUDGMENTS
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. Property Subject to Enforcement of Money
Judgment ................................... 695.010-695.070
Article 2. Amount to Satisfy Money Judgment ........... 695.210-695.221
CHAPTER 2. LIENS
Article 1. General Provisions ......................... 697.010-697.060
Article 2. Judgment Lien on Real Property ............. 697.310-697.410
Article 3. Judgment Lien on Personal Property ......... 697.510-697.670
Article 4. Execution Lien ............................. 697.710-697.750
Article 5. Other Liens Created by Enforcement Process 697.910-697.920
CHAPTER 3. EXECUTION
Article 1. General Provisions ......................... 699.010-699.090
Article 2. Writ of Execution and Notice of Levy ....... 699.510-699.560
Article 3. Property Subject to Execution .............. 699.710-699.720
Article 4. Methods of Levy ............................ 700.010-700.200
Article 5. Duties and Liabilities of Third Persons
After Levy ................................. 701.010-701.070
Article 6. Sale and Collection ........................ 701.510-701.680
Article 7. Distribution of Proceeds of Sale or
Collection ................................. 701.810-701.830
CHAPTER 4. EXEMPTIONS
Article 1. General Provisions ......................... 703.010-703.150
Article 2. Procedure for Claiming Exemptions After Levy 703.510-703.610
Article 3. Exempt Property ............................ 704.010-704.210
Article 4. Homestead Exemption ........................ 704.710-704.850
Article 5. Declared Homesteads ........................ 704.910-704.995
CHAPTER 5. WAGE GARNISHMENT
Article 1. Short Title; Definitions ................... 706.010-706.011
Article 2. General Provisions ......................... 706.020-706.034
Article 3. Restrictions on Earnings Withholding ....... 706.050-706.052
Article 4. Earnings Withholding Order for Taxes ....... 706.070-706.084
Article 5. Procedure for Earnings Withholding Orders
and Exemption Claims ....................... 706.100-706.109
Article 6. Forms; Employer's Instructions ............. 706.120-706.129
Article 7. Administration and Enforcement ............. 706.151-706.154
CHAPTER 6. MISCELLANEOUS CREDITORS' REMEDIES
Article 1. Written Interrogatories to Judgment Debtor 708.010-708.030
Article 2. Examination Proceedings .................... 708.110-708.205
Article 3. Creditor's Suit ............................ 708.210-708.290
Article 4. Charging Orders ............................ 708.310-708.320
Article 5. Lien in Pending Action or Proceeding ....... 708.410-708.480
Article 6. Assignment Order ........................... 708.510-708.560
Article 7. Receiver to Enforce Judgment ............... 708.610-708.630
Article 8. Collection of Judgment Where Judgment
Debtor Is Creditor of Public Entity ........ 708.710-708.795
Article 9. Enforcement Against Franchise .............. 708.910-708.930
Article 10. Other Enforcement Procedures .............. 709.010-709.030
DIVISION 3. ENFORCEMENT OF NONMONEY JUDGMENTS
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS .......................... 712.010-712.070
CHAPTER 2. JUDGMENT FOR POSSESSION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY 714.010-714.030
CHAPTER 3. JUDGMENT FOR POSSESSION OF REAL PROPERTY .... 715.010-715.050
CHAPTER 4. JUDGMENT FOR SALE OF PROPERTY ............... 716.010-716.030
CHAPTER 5. OTHER JUDGMENTS ..................................... 717.010
DIVISION 4. THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AND RELATED PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS ................................. 720.010-720.030
CHAPTER 2. THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS OF OWNERSHIP AND
POSSESSION .................................. 720.110-720.170
CHAPTER 3. THIRD-PARTY CLAIM OF SECURITY INTEREST OR
LIEN ........................................ 720.210-720.290
CHAPTER 4. HEARING ON THIRD-PARTY CLAIM ................ 720.310-720.430
CHAPTER 5. CREDITOR'S DEMAND FOR THIRD-PARTY CLAIM BY
SECURED PARTY OR LIENHOLDER ................. 720.510-720.550
CHAPTER 6. THIRD-PARTY UNDERTAKING TO RELEASE PROPERTY 720.610-720.660
CHAPTER 7. UNDERTAKINGS ................................ 720.710-720.800
DIVISION 5. SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT
CHAPTER 1. SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT .................... 724.010-724.100
CHAPTER 2. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PARTIAL SATISFACTION OF
JUDGMENT .................................... 724.110-724.120
CHAPTER 3. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SATISFACTION OF MATURED
INSTALLMENTS UNDER INSTALLMENT JUDGMENT ..... 724.210-724.260
TITLE 10. ACTIONS IN PARTICULAR CASES
CHAPTER 1. ACTIONS FOR THE FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGES .......... 725a-730.5
CHAPTER 2. ACTIONS FOR NUISANCE, WASTE, AND WILLFUL TRESPASS,
IN CERTAIN CASES, ON REAL PROPERTY ................... 731-736
CHAPTER 3. ACTIONS FOR THE RECOVERY OF REAL PROPERTY, AND
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO ACTIONS CONCERNING
REAL PROPERTY ...................................... 740-749.5
CHAPTER 3.5. ACTIONS TO RE-ESTABLISH DESTROYED LAND RECORDS 751.01-751.28
CHAPTER 3.6. CULLEN EARTHQUAKE ACT ........................ 751.50-751.65
CHAPTER 4. QUIET TITLE
Article 1. General Provisions .......................... 760.010-760.060
Article 2. Commencement of Action ...................... 761.010-761.040
Article 3. Defendants .................................. 762.010-762.090
Article 4. Service of Process .......................... 763.010-763.040
Article 5. Judgment .................................... 764.010-764.080
Article 6. Liens and Encumbrances ...................... 765.010-765.060
CHAPTER 4.5. SPECIAL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS TO CLEAR TITLE
Article 1. Identity of Person in Chain of Title ........ 770.010-770.080
Article 2. Land Dedicated for Public Improvement ....... 771.010-771.020
Article 3. Right of Entry or Occupation of Surface
Lands Under Oil or Gas Lease ................ 772.010-772.060
CHAPTER 4.6. ACTIONS CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY TITLES
AFFECTED BY PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENTS .... 801.1-801.15
CHAPTER 5. ACTIONS FOR THE USURPATION OF AN OFFICE OR FRANCHISE 802-811
CHAPTER 8. ACTIONS AGAINST CO-OWNERS OF MINES ................... 850-856
CHAPTER 9. VALIDATING PROCEEDINGS ............................. 860-870.5
CHAPTER 10. GOOD FAITH IMPROVER OF PROPERTY OWNED BY ANOTHER 871.1-871.7
TITLE 10.5. PARTITION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. Preliminary Provisions ...................... 872.010-872.040
Article 2. Powers of Court ............................. 872.110-872.140
CHAPTER 2. COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION
Article 1. Complaint and Lis Pendens ................... 872.210-872.250
Article 2. Summons ..................................... 872.310-872.330
Article 3. Answer ...................................... 872.410-872.430
Article 4. Parties ..................................... 872.510-872.550
CHAPTER 3. TRIAL
Article 1. Determination of Interests of Parties ....... 872.610-872.640
Article 2. Determination of Right to Partition ......... 872.710-872.730
Article 3. Determination of Manner of Partition ........ 872.810-872.840
CHAPTER 4. REFEREES
Article 1. General Provisions .......................... 873.010-873.080
Article 2. Contracts of Referee ........................ 873.110-873.160
CHAPTER 5. DIVISION OF THE PROPERTY ..................... 873.210-873.290
CHAPTER 6. SALE OF THE PROPERTY
Article 1. Manner of Sale .............................. 873.510-873.530
Article 2. Sales Procedures ............................ 873.600-873.690
Article 3. Consummation of Sale ........................ 873.710-873.790
Article 4. Disposition of Proceeds of Sale ............. 873.810-873.850
CHAPTER 7. PARTITION BY APPRAISAL ....................... 873.910-873.980
CHAPTER 8. COSTS OF PARTITION
Article 1. Allowance and Apportionment of Costs of
Partition ................................... 874.010-874.050
Article 2. Payment of Costs of Partition ............... 874.110-874.140
CHAPTER 9. JUDGMENT ..................................... 874.210-874.240
TITLE 11. CONTRIBUTION AMONG JOINT JUDGMENT DEBTORS
CHAPTER 1. RELEASES FROM AND CONTRIBUTION AMONG JOINT TORTFEASORS 875-880
CHAPTER 2. CONTRIBUTION AMONG OTHER JUDGMENT DEBTORS ............ 881-883
TITLE 13. APPEALS IN CIVIL ACTIONS
CHAPTER 1. APPEALS IN GENERAL ................................... 901-914
CHAPTER 2. STAY OF ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS .......... 916-936.1
TITLE 14. OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1. PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JOINT DEBTORS .................... 989-994
CHAPTER 2. BONDS AND UNDERTAKINGS
Article 1. Preliminary Provisions and Definitions ...... 995.010-995.190
Article 2. General Provisions .......................... 995.210-995.260
Article 3. Execution and Filing ........................ 995.310-995.380
Article 4. Approval and Effect ......................... 995.410-995.440
Article 5. Personal Sureties ........................... 995.510-995.520
Article 6. Admitted Surety Insurers .................... 995.610-995.675
Article 7. Deposit in Lieu of Bond ..................... 995.710-995.770
Article 8. Bonds to the State of California ............ 995.810-995.850
Article 9. Objections to Bonds ......................... 995.910-995.960
Article 10. Insufficient and Excessive Bonds ........... 996.010-996.030
Article 11. Release or Substitution of Sureties on Bond
Given in Action or Proceeding .............. 996.110-996.150
Article 12. New, Additional, and Supplemental Bonds .... 996.210-996.250
Article 13. Cancellation of Bond or Withdrawal of
Sureties ................................... 996.310-996.360
Article 14. Liability of Principal and Sureties ........ 996.410-996.495
Article 15. Enforcement Lien ........................... 996.510-996.560
CHAPTER 3. OFFERS BY A PARTY TO COMPROMISE ....................... 998
CHAPTER 4. MOTIONS AND ORDERS ................................. 1003-1008
CHAPTER 5. NOTICES, AND FILING AND SERVICE OF PAPERS .......... 1010-1020
CHAPTER 6. OF COSTS ........................................... 1021-1038
CHAPTER 7. GENERAL PROVISIONS ................................. 1045-1055
CHAPTER 8. DECLARATORY RELIEF ............................... 1060-1062.5
CHAPTER 9. ACTIONS TO ENFORCE REAL PROPERTY AND MOBILEHOME
SALES AGREEMENTS ..................................... 1062.10
CHAPTER 10. COMPUTER ASSISTANCE ................................. 1062.20
PART 3. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CIVIL NATURE
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS ............................................ 1063-1064
TITLE 1. OF WRITS OF REVIEW, MANDATE, AND PROHIBITION
CHAPTER 1. WRIT OF REVIEW ..................................... 1067-1077
CHAPTER 2. WRIT OF MANDATE .................................... 1084-1097
CHAPTER 3. WRIT OF PROHIBITION ................................ 1102-1105
CHAPTER 4. WRITS OF REVIEW, MANDATE, AND PROHIBITION MAY ISSUE
AND BE HEARD AT CHAMBERS ........................... 1107-1108
CHAPTER 5. RULES OF PRACTICE AND APPEALS ..................... 1109-1110b
TITLE 3. OF SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS
CHAPTER 1. CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT WITHOUT ACTION .............. 1132-1134
CHAPTER 2. SUBMITTING A CONTROVERSY WITHOUT ACTION ............ 1138-1140
CHAPTER 2.5. JUDICIAL ARBITRATION ....................... 1141.10-1141.31
CHAPTER 4. SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS FOR OBTAINING POSSESSION OF
REAL PROPERTY IN CERTAIN CASES .................... 1159-1179a
TITLE 4. OF THE ENFORCEMENT OF LIENS
CHAPTER 1. LIENS IN GENERAL ...................................... 1180
CHAPTER 2.5. OIL AND GAS LIENS .......................... 1203.50-1203.66
CHAPTER 3. CERTAIN LIENS AND PRIORITIES FOR SALARIES, WAGES
AND CONSUMER DEBTS ................................. 1204-1208
CHAPTER 4. CERTAIN LIENS UPON ANIMALS ............................ 1208.5
CHAPTER 5. LIENS ON AIRCRAFT ............................ 1208.61-1208.70
TITLE 5. OF CONTEMPTS .......................................... 1209-1222
TITLE 7. EMINENT DOMAIN LAW
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS ......................... 1230.010-1230.070
CHAPTER 2. PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION; DEFINITIONS
Article 1. Construction .............................. 1235.010-1235.070
Article 2. Words and Phrases Defined ................. 1235.110-1235.210
CHAPTER 3. THE RIGHT TO TAKE
Article 1. General Limitations on Exercise of Power
of Eminent Domain ......................... 1240.010-1240.050
Article 2. Rights Included in Grant of Eminent Domain
Authority ................................. 1240.110-1240.160
Article 3. Future Use ................................ 1240.210-1240.250
Article 4. Substitute Condemnation ................... 1240.310-1240.350
Article 5. Excess Condemnation ....................... 1240.410-1240.430
Article 6. Condemnation for Compatible Use ........... 1240.510-1240.530
Article 7. Condemnation for More Necessary Public Use 1240.610-1240.700
CHAPTER 4. PRECONDEMNATION ACTIVITIES
Article 1. Preliminary Location, Survey, and Tests ... 1245.010-1245.060
Article 2. Resolution of Necessity ................... 1245.210-1245.270
Article 3. Resolution Consenting to Eminent Domain
Proceeding by Quasi-Public Entity ......... 1245.310-1245.390
CHAPTER 5. COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDING
Article 1. Jurisdiction and Venue .................... 1250.010-1250.040
Article 2. Commencement of Proceeding Generally ...... 1250.110-1250.150
Article 3. Parties; Joinder of Property .............. 1250.210-1250.250
Article 4. Pleadings ................................. 1250.310-1250.345
Article 5. Objections to Right to Take ............... 1250.350-1250.370
Article 6. Settlement Offers and Alternative Dispute
Resolution ................................ 1250.410-1250.430
CHAPTER 6. DEPOSIT AND WITHDRAWAL OF PROBABLE COMPENSATION;
POSSESSION PRIOR TO JUDGMENT
Article 1. Deposit of Probable Compensation .......... 1255.010-1255.080
Article 2. Withdrawal of Deposit ..................... 1255.210-1255.280
Article 3. Possession Prior to Judgment .............. 1255.410-1255.480
CHAPTER 7. DISCOVERY; EXCHANGE OF VALUATION DATA
Article 1. Discovery ................................. 1258.010-1258.030
Article 2. Exchange of Valuation Data ................ 1258.210-1258.300
CHAPTER 8. PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING RIGHT TO TAKE AND
COMPENSATION
Article 1. General Provisions ........................ 1260.010-1260.040
Article 2. Contesting Right to Take .................. 1260.110-1260.120
Article 3. Procedures Relating to Determination of
Compensation .............................. 1260.210-1260.250
CHAPTER 9. COMPENSATION
Article 1. General Provisions ........................ 1263.010-1263.020
Article 2. Date of Valuation ......................... 1263.110-1263.150
Article 3. Compensation for Improvements ............. 1263.205-1263.270
Article 4. Measure of Compensation for Property Taken 1263.310-1263.330
Article 5. Compensation for Injury to Remainder ...... 1263.410-1263.450
Article 6. Compensation for Loss of Goodwill ......... 1263.510-1263.530
Article 7. Miscellaneous Provisions .................. 1263.610-1263.620
Article 8. Remediation of Hazardous Materials on
Property to be Acquired by School
Districts ................................. 1263.710-1263.770
CHAPTER 10. DIVIDED INTERESTS
Article 1. General Provisions ................................. 1265.010
Article 2. Leases .................................... 1265.110-1265.160
Article 3. Encumbrances .............................. 1265.210-1265.250
Article 4. Future Interests .......................... 1265.410-1265.420
CHAPTER 11. POSTJUDGMENT PROCEDURE
Article 1. Payment of Judgment; Final Order of
Condemnation .............................. 1268.010-1268.030
Article 2. Deposit and Withdrawal of Award ........... 1268.110-1268.170
Article 3. Possession After Judgment ................. 1268.210-1268.240
Article 4. Interest .................................. 1268.310-1268.360
Article 5. Proration of Property Taxes ............... 1268.410-1268.450
Article 6. Abandonment ........................................ 1268.510
Article 7. Litigation Expenses and Damages Upon
Dismissal or Defeat of Right to Take ...... 1268.610-1268.620
Article 8. Costs ..................................... 1268.710-1268.720
CHAPTER 12. ARBITRATION OF COMPENSATION IN
ACQUISITIONS OF PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE ... 1273.010-1273.050
TITLE 8. CHANGE OF NAMES ..................................... 1275-1279.6
TITLE 9. ARBITRATION
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................... 1280-1280.2
CHAPTER 2. ENFORCEMENT OF ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS ........... 1281-1281.96
CHAPTER 3. CONDUCT OF ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS ............... 1282-1284.3
CHAPTER 4. ENFORCEMENT OF THE AWARD
Article 1. Confirmation, Correction or Vacation of the Award 1285-1287.6
Article 2. Limitations of Time ............................. 1288-1288.8
CHAPTER 5. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO JUDICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
Article 1. Petitions and Responses ......................... 1290-1291.2
Article 2. Venue, Jurisdiction and Costs ................... 1292-1293.2
Article 3. Appeals ......................................... 1294-1294.2
TITLE 9.1. ARBITRATION OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ..................... 1295
TITLE 9.2. PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ARBITRATION ............... 1296
TITLE 9.3. ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION OF INTERNATIONAL
COMMERCIAL DISPUTES
CHAPTER 1. APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION
Article 1. Scope of Application ........................ 1297.11-1297.17
Article 2. Interpretation .............................. 1297.21-1297.24
Article 3. Receipt of Written Communications ........... 1297.31-1297.33
Article 4. Waiver of Right to Object ................... 1297.41-1297.42
Article 5. Extent of Judicial Intervention ..................... 1297.51
Article 6. Functions ........................................... 1297.61
CHAPTER 2. ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS AND JUDICIAL MEASURES IN
AID OF ARBITRATION
Article 1. Definition and Form of Arbitration Agreements 1297.71-1297.72
Article 2. Stay of Proceedings ......................... 1297.81-1297.82
Article 3. Interim Measures ............................ 1297.91-1297.95
CHAPTER 3. COMPOSITION OF ARBITRAL TRIBUNALS
Article 1. Number of Arbitrators .............................. 1297.101
Article 2. Appointment of Arbitrators ................ 1297.111-1297.119
Article 3. Grounds for Challenge ..................... 1297.121-1297.125
Article 4. Challenge Procedure ....................... 1297.131-1297.136
Article 5. Failure or Impossibility to Act ........... 1297.141-1297.144
Article 6. Termination of Mandate and Substitution of
Arbitrators ............................... 1297.151-1297.154
CHAPTER 4. JURISDICTION OF ARBITRAL TRIBUNALS
Article 1. Competence of an Arbitral Tribunal to Rule
on its Jurisdiction ....................... 1297.161-1297.167
Article 2. Interim Measures Ordered by Arbitral
Tribunals ................................. 1297.171-1297.172
CHAPTER 5. MANNER AND CONDUCT OF ARBITRATION
Article 1. Equal Treatment of Parties ......................... 1297.181
Article 2. Determination of Rules of Procedure ....... 1297.191-1297.193
Article 3. Place of Arbitration ...................... 1297.201-1297.203
Article 4. Commencement of Arbitral Proceedings ............... 1297.211
Article 5. Language .................................. 1297.221-1297.224
Article 6. Statements of Claim and Defense ........... 1297.231-1297.233
Article 7. Hearings and Written Proceedings .......... 1297.241-1297.245
Article 8. Default of a Party ........................ 1297.251-1297.253
Article 9. Expert Appointed by Arbitral Tribunal ..... 1297.261-1297.262
Article 10. Court Assistance in Taking Evidence and
Consolidating Arbitrations ............... 1297.271-1297.273
CHAPTER 6. MAKING OF ARBITRAL AWARD AND TERMINATION OF
PROCEEDINGS
Article 1. Rules Applicable to Substance of Dispute .. 1297.281-1297.285
Article 2. Decisionmaking by Panel of Arbitrators ............. 1297.291
Article 3. Settlement ................................ 1297.301-1297.304
Article 4. Form and Content of Arbitral Award ........ 1297.311-1297.318
Article 5. Termination of Proceedings ................ 1297.321-1297.323
Article 6. Correction and Interpretation of Awards
and Additional Awards ..................... 1297.331-1297.337
CHAPTER 7. CONCILIATION
Article 1. Appointment of Conciliators ............... 1297.341-1297.343
Article 2. Representation and Assistance ...................... 1297.351
Article 3. Report of Conciliators .................... 1297.361-1297.362
Article 4. Confidentiality .................................... 1297.371
Article 5. Stay of Arbitration and Resort to Other
Proceedings ............................... 1297.381-1297.382
Article 6. Termination ............................... 1297.391-1297.394
Article 7. Enforceability of Decree ........................... 1297.401
Article 8. Costs ..................................... 1297.411-1297.412
Article 9. Effect on Jurisdiction ............................. 1297.421
Article 10. Immunity of Conciliators and Parties ..... 1297.431-1297.432
TITLE 9.3. REAL ESTATE CONTRACT ARBITRATION .................. 1298-1298.8
TITLE 9.5. ARBITRATION OF FIREFIGHTER AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER LABOR DISPUTES ............................ 1299-1299.9
TITLE 10. UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. Definitions ....................................... 1300-1301
Article 2. Purpose and Scope ................................. 1305-1306
CHAPTER 2. RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
Article 1. Deposit of Unclaimed Property ..................... 1310-1321
Article 2. Appropriation ........................................ 1325
CHAPTER 3. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Article 1. General .............................................. 1335
Article 2. Refund of Erroneous Receipts ...................... 1345-1347
Article 3. Claims ............................................ 1350-1355
CHAPTER 4. MANAGEMENT OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
Article 1. General Provisions ................................ 1360-1361
Article 2. Powers of the Controller ............................. 1365
Article 3. Sale or Disposal of Property ...................... 1370-1382
Article 4. Disposal of Proceeds of Sale or Lease ............. 1390-1394
CHAPTER 5. ESCHEAT PROCEEDINGS
Article 1. Escheat Proceedings on Unclaimed Property ............ 1410
Article 2. Escheat by Notice and Publication .................... 1415
Article 3. Escheat Proceedings in Decedents' Estates ......... 1420-1424
Article 4. Permanent Escheat ................................. 1430-1431
CHAPTER 6. DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
Article 1. Estates of Deceased Persons ....................... 1440-1449
Article 2. Abandoned Property ................................... 1476
CHAPTER 7. UNCLAIMED PROPERTY LAW
Article 1. Short Title; Definitions; Application ............. 1500-1506
Article 2. Escheat of Unclaimed Personal Property ............ 1510-1528
Article 3. Identification of Escheated Property .............. 1530-1533
Article 4. Payment of Claims ................................. 1540-1542
Article 5. Administration of Unclaimed Property .............. 1560-1567
Article 6. Compliance and Enforcement ...................... 1570-1577.5
Article 7. Miscellaneous ..................................... 1580-1582
CHAPTER 8. PROPERTY IN CUSTODY OF FEDERAL OFFICERS, AGENCIES,
AND DEPARTMENTS .................................... 1600-1615
TITLE 11. SISTER STATE AND FOREIGN MONEY--JUDGMENTS
CHAPTER 1. SISTER STATE MONEY--JUDGMENTS ................ 1710.10-1710.65
CHAPTER 2. FOREIGN MONEY--JUDGMENTS ......................... 1713-1713.8
TITLE 11.6. CIVIL ACTION MEDIATION .......................... 1775-1775.15
TITLE 11.7. RECOVERY OF PREFERENCES AND EXEMPT PROPERTY IN AN
ASSIGNMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF CREDITORS ............ 1800-1802
TITLE 12. TRIBAL INJUNCTIONS ...................................... 1811
TITLE 13. INSPECTION WARRANTS ............................ 1822.50-1822.60
PART 4. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
TITLE 1. OF THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF EVIDENCE ................. 1855-1866
TITLE 2. OF THE KINDS AND DEGREES OF EVIDENCE
CHAPTER 2. WITNESSES ............................................. 1878
CHAPTER 3. WRITINGS
Article 2. Public Writings ................................... 1895-1917
Article 3. Private Writings ................................ 1929-1952.3
Article 4. Records Destroyed in Fire or Calamity .......... 1953-1953.06
Article 4.5. Private Records Destroyed in Disaster or
Calamity .................................. 1953.10-1953.13
CHAPTER 6. INDISPENSABLE EVIDENCE ............................. 1971-1974
TITLE 3. OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE
CHAPTER 2. MEANS OF PRODUCTION ................................ 1985-1997
CHAPTER 3. MANNER OF PRODUCTION
Article 1. Mode of Taking the Testimony of Witnesses ......... 2002-2005
Article 2. Affidavits ...................................... 2009-2015.6
TITLE 4. CIVIL DISCOVERY ACT
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS ......................... 2016.010-2016.070
CHAPTER 2. SCOPE OF DISCOVERY
Article 1. General Provisions ........................ 2017.010-2017.020
Article 2. Scope of Discovery in Specific Contexts ... 2017.210-2017.220
Article 3. Violation of the Elder Abuse and Dependent
Adult Civil Protection Act ................ 2017.310-2017.320
CHAPTER 3. USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN CONDUCTING DISCOVERY
IN A COMPLEX CASE .......................... 2017.710-2017.740
CHAPTER 4. ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT ...................... 2018.010-2018.080
CHAPTER 5. METHODS AND SEQUENCE OF DISCOVERY
Article 1. General Provisions ........................ 2019.010-2019.030
Article 2. Methods and Sequence of Discovery in Specific
Contexts ............................................ 2019.210
CHAPTER 6. NONPARTY DISCOVERY
Article 1. General Provisions ........................ 2020.010-2020.030
Article 2. Procedures Applicable to All Types of
Deposition Subpoenas ...................... 2020.210-2020.240
Article 3. Subpoena Commanding Only Attendance and Testimony
of the Deponent .................................... 2020.310
Article 4. Subpoena Commanding Only Production of
Business Records for Copying .............. 2020.410-2020.440
Article 5. Subpoena Commanding Both Production of Business
Records and Attendance and Testimony of the
Deponent ........................................... 2020.510
CHAPTER 7. SANCTIONS .................................. 2023.010-2023.040
CHAPTER 8. TIME FOR COMPLETION OF DISCOVERY ........... 2024.010-2024.060
CHAPTER 9. ORAL DEPOSITION INSIDE CALIFORNIA
Article 1. General Provisions ................................. 2025.010
Article 2. Deposition Notice ......................... 2025.210-2025.280
Article 3. Conduct of Deposition ..................... 2025.310-2025.340
Article 4. Objections, Sanctions, Protective Orders,
Motions to Compel, and Suspension of
Depositions ............................... 2025.410-2025.480
Article 5. Transcript or Recording ................... 2025.510-2025.570
Article 6. Post-Deposition Procedures ................ 2025.610-2025.620
CHAPTER 10. ORAL DEPOSITION OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA ........ 2026.010-2027.010
CHAPTER 11. DEPOSITION BY WRITTEN QUESTIONS ........... 2028.010-2028.080
CHAPTER 12. DEPOSITION IN ACTION PENDING OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA ... 2029.010
CHAPTER 13. WRITTEN INTERROGATORIES
Article 1. Propounding Interrogatories ............... 2030.010-2030.090
Article 2. Response to Interrogatories ............... 2030.210-2030.310
Article 3. Use of Interrogatory Answer ........................ 2030.410
CHAPTER 14. INSPECTION AND PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, TANGIBLE
THINGS, LAND, AND OTHER PROPERTY
Article 1. Inspection Demand ......................... 2031.010-2031.060
Article 2. Response to Inspection Demand ............. 2031.210-2031.320
Article 3. Inspection and Production of Documents and Other
Property in Specific Contexts ...................... 2031.510
CHAPTER 15. PHYSICAL OR MENTAL EXAMINATION
Article 1. General Provisions ........................ 2032.010-2032.020
Article 2. Physical Examination of Personal Injury
Plaintiff ................................. 2032.210-2032.260
Article 3. Motion for Physical or Mental Examination 2032.310-2032.320
Article 4. Failure To Submit To or Produce Another
for Physical or Mental Examination ........ 2032.410-2032.420
Article 5. Conduct of Examination .................... 2032.510-2032.530
Article 6. Reports of Examination .................... 2032.610-2032.650
CHAPTER 16. REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION
Article 1. Requests For Admission .................... 2033.010-2033.080
Article 2. Response to Requests For Admission ........ 2033.210-2033.300
Article 3. Effect of Admission ....................... 2033.410-2033.420
CHAPTER 17. FORM INTERROGATORIES AND REQUESTS FOR
ADMISSION ................................. 2033.710-2033.740
CHAPTER 18. SIMULTANEOUS EXCHANGE OF EXPERT WITNESS
INFORMATION
Article 1. General Provisions ................................. 2034.010
Article 2. Demand for Exchange of Expert Witness
Information ............................... 2034.210-2034.310
Article 3. Deposition of Expert Witness .............. 2034.410-2034.470
Article 4. Motion To Augment or Amend Expert Witness
List or Declaration ....................... 2034.610-2034.630
Article 5. Motion To Submit Tardy Expert Witness
Information ............................... 2034.710-2034.730
CHAPTER 19. PERPETUATION OF TESTIMONY OR PRESERVATION
OF EVIDENCE BEFORE FILING ACTION .......... 2035.010-2035.060
CHAPTER 20. PERPETUATION OF TESTIMONY OR PRESERVATION
OF INFORMATION PENDING APPEAL ............. 2036.010-2036.050
TITLE 5. OF THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF WITNESSES ................. 2064-2065
TITLE 6. OF EVIDENCE IN PARTICULAR CASES, AND MISCELLANEOUS
AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1. EVIDENCE IN PARTICULAR CASES ....................... 2074-2077
CHAPTER 3. ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS ........... 2093-2094
TITLE 7. UNIFORM FEDERAL LIEN REGISTRATION ACT ................. 2100-2107