California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 4 — General Provisions, Part 6 — Works of Improvement, Title 2 — Private Works of Improvement, Chapter 4 — Mechanics Lien, Article 6 — Enforcement of Lien, Section 8462
Notwithstanding Section 583.420 of the Code of Civil Procedure, if an action to enforce a lien is not brought to trial within two years after commencement of the action, the court may in its discretion dismiss the action for want of prosecution.
Notes
Allows a court, notwithstanding the referenced civil-procedure provision, to dismiss a lien-enforcement action for want of prosecution if the action is not brought to trial within two years after it was commenced. Dismissal after that two-year period is discretionary with the court rather than automatic.
Use as reference
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