(a) The state may be joined as a party to an action under this chapter.

(b) This section does not constitute a change in, but is declaratory of, existing law.

Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 762.090

  • State: includes the District of Columbia and the territories when applied to the different parts of the United States, and the words "United States" may include the district and territories. See California Code of Civil Procedure 17

(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 44, Sec. 15.)