An action is commenced, within the meaning of this Title, when the complaint is filed.

(Enacted 1872.)

Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 350

  • action: as used in this Title is to be construed, whenever it is necessary so to do, as including a special proceeding of a civil nature. See California Code of Civil Procedure 363
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.