California Code of Civil Procedure

General Provisions on Enforcement of Judgments

February 5, 2026 2:00 pmFebruary 5, 2026 2:01 pm

Part 2, Title 9, Division 1, Chapter 2 of the California Code of Civil Procedure deals with general provisions applicable to the enforcement of judgments in civil actions. Section 681.010 provides that the following types of judgments are enforceable: money...

Medical Malpractice Arbitrations

January 17, 2026 5:19 pmJanuary 17, 2026 5:19 pm

Part 3, Title 9.1 of the California Code of Civil Procedure deals with the arbitration of medical malpractice in special proceedings of a civil nature. Section 1295 provides that any contract for medical services which contains a provision for arbitration...

Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act

December 7, 2025 2:30 pmDecember 7, 2025 2:46 pm

California has a number of formal acts in statute. Code of Civil Procedure Part 4, Title 4, Chapter 12, Article 1 provides the Interstate and International Depositions and Discovery Act, which is contained in Sections 2029.10 to 2029.900. Article 1 was...

Interpretation of International Commercial Disputes

December 4, 2025 2:30 amDecember 4, 2025 2:31 am

Code of Civil Procedure Part 3, Title 9.3, Chapter 1, Article 2 deals with the arbitration and conciliation of international commercial disputes, including application and interpretation. Section 1297.20 states that, in the application of this title, its international origin should...

Summary Judgment Law in California

December 1, 2025 2:00 pmDecember 1, 2025 2:01 pm

Part 2, Title 6, Chapter 5 of the California Code of Civil Procedure deals with motions for summary judgments and motions for judgment on the pleadings. Section 437c provides that a party may move for summary judgment in an action...

Sanctions under the Civil Discovery Act

November 26, 2025 2:30 amNovember 26, 2025 2:31 am

Part 4, Title 4, Chapter 7 of the California Code of Civil Procedure deals with sanctions in instances of civil discovery. Section 2023.010 includes nine specified instances of misuses of the discovery process, but notes that the list is not...

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California Pleadings Demanding Relief

October 16, 2025 2:30 amOctober 16, 2025 2:31 am

Part 2, Title 6, Chapter 2 of the California Code of Civil Procedure deals with pleadings demanding relief in civil actions. Article 1 contains general provisions. Section 425.10 requires a complaint or cross-complaint to contain two specified items. Section 425.11...