California Codes, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP, Part 2 — Of Civil Actions, Title 6.5 — Attachment, Chapter 11 — Attaching Plaintiff’s Miscellaneous Remedies, Article 2 — Creditor’s Suit, Section 491.320
The defendant shall be joined in an action brought pursuant to this article but is not an indispensable party. The residence of the defendant may not be considered in the determination of proper venue unless otherwise provided by contract between the defendant and the third person.
Notes
Requires the defendant to be joined in an action under the article but expressly provides that the defendant is not an indispensable party. The defendant’s residence cannot be considered when determining proper venue unless a contract between the defendant and the third person provides otherwise.
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