Appeals Generally
Code of Civil Procedure Part 2, Title 13, Chapter 1 deals with appeals in general in appeals in civil actions. Section 901 allows a judgment or order in a civil action or proceeding to be reviewed as prescribed in this...
Author: Chris Micheli
Chris Micheli is an attorney and lobbyist with Snodgrass & Micheli, LLC, as well as an Adjunct Professor at McGeorge School of Law.
Permissive Joinders in California
Chapter 5 of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure deals with permissive joinders in California civil actions. Section 378 authorizes all persons to join in one action as plaintiffs if two specified requirements are met....
Voluntary Expedited Jury Trials
Code of Civil Procedure Part 2, Title 8, Chapter 4.5 deals with voluntary expedited jury trials in California. Section 630.01 defines the following terms: “expedited jury trial,” “high/low agreement,” and “post-trial motions.” Section 630.02 specifies that the rules and procedures...
The Division of Property Concerning Reimbursements
In the California Family Code, Division 7, Part 7, deals with the division of property and reimbursements. Section 2640 defines the term “contributions to the acquisition of property.” In the division of the community estate under this division, unless a...
Delinquent Child Support
Family Code Division 17, Chapter 2, Article 1.5 deals with delinquent child support obligations and financial institution data match. Section 17450 defines the terms “child support delinquency” and “earnings.” The department may return or allow a local child support agency...
Service of Papers on an Attorney
Part 2, Title 9, Division 1, Chapter 4, Article 1 deals with service of writs, notices, and other papers on the attorney of a creditor or debtor. Section 684.010 states that, when a notice, order, or other paper is required...
Formation of Limited Partnerships
Corporations Code Title 2, Chapter 4.5, Article 2 deals with the formation and certification of limited partnerships under the California Uniform Limited Partnership Act of 2008. Section 15902.01 provides that, in order for a limited partnership to be formed, a...