As used in this title:

(a) “Action” means an action for partition under this title.

Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 872.010

  • Action: means an action for partition under this title. See California Code of Civil Procedure 872.010
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Property: includes real and personal property. See California Code of Civil Procedure 872.010
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

(b) “Lien” means a mortgage, deed of trust, or other security interest in property whether arising from contract, statute, common law, or equity.

(c) “Property” includes real and personal property.

(d) “Remainder” includes reversion, reversionary interest, right of entry, and executory interest.

(e) “Title report” includes a preliminary report, guarantee, binder, or policy of title insurance.

(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 730.)