{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1003","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1003","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 14. OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS [989. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-14"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Motions and Orders [1003. - 1008.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-14/chapter-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1737.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Every direction of a court or judge, made or entered in writing, and not included in a judgment, is denominated an order. An application for an order is a motion.</p>","text":"Every direction of a court or judge, made or entered in writing, and not included in a judgment, is denominated an order. An application for an order is a motion.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/motions-and-orders-1003","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}