Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307 - 1062.34]
( Part 2 enacted 1872. ) TITLE 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS [577 - 674]
( Title 8 enacted 1872. ) CHAPTER 1.5. Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution [583.110 - 583.430]
( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5. ) ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [583.110 - 583.161]
( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5. ) 583.110.
As used in this chapter, unless the provision or context otherwise requires:
(a) “Action” includes an action commenced by cross-complaint or other pleading that asserts a cause of action or claim for relief.
(b) “Complaint” includes a cross-complaint or other initial pleading.
(c) “Court” means the court in which the action is pending.
(d) “Defendant” includes a cross-defendant or other person
against whom an action is commenced.
(e) “Plaintiff” includes a cross-complainant or other person by whom an action is commenced.
(f) “Service” includes return of summons.
(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)