§ 3002 If an assessee of property on the unsecured roll moves to another …
§ 3003 Where delinquent taxes or assessments, including those on personal …
§ 3004 In any suit for taxes the roll, or a duly certified copy of any …
§ 3005 When a civil action is brought by the tax collector to recover …
§ 3006 (a) The tax collector may commence an action for recovery of …
§ 3007 Civil actions for delinquent taxes or assessments pursuant to Section …

Terms Used In California Codes > Revenue and Taxation Code > Division 1 > Part 5 > Chapter 5 - Suits for Taxes

  • Assessee: means the person to whom property or a tax is assessed. See California Revenue and Taxation Code 23
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • board: means the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. See California Revenue and Taxation Code 20
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • County: includes city and county. See California Water Code 14
  • County: includes city and county. See California Revenue and Taxation Code 15
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.