Statute · California Code of Civil Procedure
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 583.110 — Definitions and General Provisions
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 583.110
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Code of Civil Procedure
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
As used in this chapter, unless the provision or context otherwise requires:
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Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 583.110 — Definitions and General Provisions is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
As used in this chapter, unless the provision or context otherwise requires:
(a) “Action” includes an action commenced by cross-complaint or other pleading that asserts a cause of action or claim for relief.
(b) “Complaint” includes a cross-complaint or other initial pleading.
(c) “Court” means the court in which the action is pending.
(d) “Defendant” includes a cross-defendant or other person against whom an action is commenced.
(e) “Plaintiff” includes a cross-complainant or other person by whom an action is commenced.
(f) “Service” includes return of summons.