California Code of Civil Procedure 583.120 – (a) This chapter applies to a civil action and does not apply to …
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(a) This chapter applies to a civil action and does not apply to a special proceeding except to the extent incorporated by reference in the special proceeding.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the court may, by rule or otherwise under inherent authority of the court, apply this chapter to a special proceeding or part of a special proceeding except to the extent such application would be inconsistent with the character of the special proceeding or the statute governing the special proceeding.
Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 583.120
- Action: includes an action commenced by cross-complaint or other pleading that asserts a cause of action or claim for relief. See California Code of Civil Procedure 583.110
- Court: means the court in which the action is pending. See California Code of Civil Procedure 583.110
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)