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Civil Action Mediation in California

August 4, 2025 2:30 amAugust 4, 2025 2:31 am

Part 3, Title 11.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure deals with civil action mediation. Section 1775 contains six legislative findings and declarations including that the peaceful resolution of disputes in a fair, timely, appropriate, and cost-effective manner is an...

Special Proceedings for Assignment of Benefits to Creditors

August 3, 2025 2:30 amAugust 3, 2025 2:31 am

California Code of Civil Procedure Part 3, Title 11.7 deals with the recovery of preferences and exempt property in an assignment for the benefit of creditors. Section 1800 defines the following terms: “insolvent,” “inventory,” “insider,” “relative,” “affiliate,” “judicial line,” “new...

The Age of Majority in California

August 2, 2025 2:30 amAugust 2, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Family Code, in Division 11, Part 1, deals with minors and the age of majority. Section 6500 states that a minor is an individual who is under 18 years of age. The period of minority is calculated from the...

Small Craft Harbors

August 1, 2025 2:30 amAugust 1, 2025 2:31 am

Division 6, Part 4, Chapter 3 of the California Harbors and Navigation Code deals with small craft harbors. Section 3950 states that, whenever the commission determines by resolution that it is necessary or desirable to obtain funds through the sale...

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Minors and the Capacity to Contract

July 31, 2025 2:30 amJuly 31, 2025 2:31 am

In Division 11, Part 3, Chapter 1 of the California Family Code, it deals with the capacity of minors to contract in this state. Section 6700 states that, with exceptions in Section 6701, a minor may make a contract in...

California Proceedings for Conciliation

July 30, 2025 2:30 amJuly 30, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Family Code, in Division 5, Part 1, Chapter 3 deals with proceedings for conciliation in family conciliation court. Section 1830 states that, when a controversy exists between spouses, or when a controversy relating to child custody or visitation exists...

Commencing Civil Actions in California

July 29, 2025 2:21 amJuly 29, 2025 2:22 am

Part 2, Title 5, Chapter 2 of the California Code of Civil Procedure deals with commencing civil actions in this state. Section 411.10 provides that a civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the court. Section 411.20 states...