{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"410.70","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 410.70","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 5. JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS [410.10. - 418.11.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Jurisdiction and Forum [410.10. - 410.70.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-5/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Jurisdiction in Action [410.50. - 410.70.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-5/chapter-1/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1610.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In an action against two or more persons who are jointly, jointly and severally, or severally liable on a contract, the court in which the action is pending has jurisdiction to proceed against such of the defendants as are served as if they were the only defendants.</p>","text":"In an action against two or more persons who are jointly, jointly and severally, or severally liable on a contract, the court in which the action is pending has jurisdiction to proceed against such of the defendants as are served as if they were the only defendants.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/jurisdiction-in-action-410-70","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}