Code of Civil Procedure – Page 3

Limits on Power in Eminent Domain

January 31, 2026 2:00 pmJanuary 31, 2026 2:01 pm

Code of Civil Procedure Part 3, Title 7, Chapter 3, Article 1 deals with general limitation on the exercise of power of eminent domain under the right to take law in California. Section 1240.010 provides that the power of eminent...

Permissive Joinders in California

January 30, 2026 2:00 pmJanuary 30, 2026 2:01 pm

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....

Monetary Deposits in Court

January 30, 2026 2:30 amJanuary 30, 2026 2:31 am

Code of Civil Procedure Part 2, Title 7, Chapter 6 deals with deposits in court for civil actions in California. Section 572 provides that, when it is admitted by the pleadings, or shown upon the examination of a party to...

Jurisdiction for Eminent Domain Cases

January 29, 2026 2:00 pmJanuary 29, 2026 2:01 pm

Part 3, Title 7, Chapter 5, Article 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure deals with jurisdiction and venue in the commencement of eminent domain proceedings in this state. Section 1250.010 requires all eminent domain proceedings to be commenced and...

Taking Witness Testimony

January 28, 2026 2:07 pmJanuary 28, 2026 2:07 pm

Part 4, Title 3, Chapter 3, Article 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure deals with the modes of taking the testimony of witnesses in California for the production of evidence. Section 2002 provides that the testimony of witnesses is...

Physical or Mental Exams in Civil Discovery

January 28, 2026 5:00 amJanuary 28, 2026 5:01 am

Code of Civil Procedure Part 4, Title 4, Chapter 15 deals with physical or mental examination under the Civil Discovery Act. Article 1 specifies general provisions. Section 2032.010 provides that this chapter does not affect genetic testing under the Family...

Time Limitations for Arbitration Awards

January 25, 2026 2:00 pmJanuary 25, 2026 2:01 pm

Part 3, Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure deals with limitations of time for the enforcement of arbitration awards in California. Section 1288 requires a petition to confirm an award to be served and...