{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"116.410","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 116.410","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF COURTS OF JUSTICE [35. - 286.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 1. ORGANIZATION AND JURISDICTION [35. - 155.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-1/title-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5.5. Small Claims Court [116.110. - 116.950.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-1/title-1/chapter-5.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Parties [116.410. - 116.430.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-1/title-1/chapter-5.5/article-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 171, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2005.","effective":"2005-01-01","html":"<p>(a) Any person who is at least 18 years of age, or legally emancipated, and mentally competent may be a party to a small claims action.</p><p>(b) A minor or incompetent person may appear by a guardian ad litem appointed by a judge of the court in which the action is filed.</p>","text":"(a) Any person who is at least 18 years of age, or legally emancipated, and mentally competent may be a party to a small claims action. (b) A minor or incompetent person may appear by a guardian ad litem appointed by a judge of the court in which the action is filed.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/parties-116-410","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}