California Codes, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP, Part 2 — Of Civil Actions, Title 8 — Of the Trial and Judgment in Civil Actions, Chapter 1.5 — Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution, Article 1 — Definitions and General Provisions, Section 583.110
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.
Notes
Defines action, unless the provision or context requires otherwise, to include claims commenced by cross-complaint or other pleading, complaint to include a cross-complaint or initial pleading, court as the court where the action is pending, defendant and plaintiff to include equivalent initiating or responding parties, and service to include return of summons.
Use as reference
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