{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"30","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 30","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/preliminary-provisions"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1933, Ch. 742.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A civil action is prosecuted by one party against another for the declaration, enforcement or protection of a right, or the redress or prevention of a wrong.</p>","text":"A civil action is prosecuted by one party against another for the declaration, enforcement or protection of a right, or the redress or prevention of a wrong.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/preliminary-provisions-30","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}