California Codes, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP, Part 2 — Of Civil Actions, Title 2 — Of the Time of Commencing Civil Actions, Chapter 4 — General Provisions as to the Time of Commencing Actions, Section 363
The word “action” as used in this Title is to be construed, whenever it is necessary so to do, as including a special proceeding of a civil nature.
Notes
Defines action, when necessary for construing the title, to include a special proceeding of a civil nature. The definition expands that term only where such construction is necessary and treats a civil special proceeding as encompassed by action for purposes of the title in those circumstances.
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