{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"426.70","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 426.70","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 6. OF THE PLEADINGS IN CIVIL ACTIONS [420. - 475.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Pleadings Demanding Relief [425.10. - 429.30.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-6/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Compulsory Cross-Complaints [426.10. - 426.70.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-6/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1240.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/ccp/426.60\">426.60</a>, this article applies to eminent domain proceedings.</p><p>(b) The related cause of action may be asserted by cross-complaint in an eminent domain proceeding whether or not the party asserting such cause of action has presented a claim in compliance with Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code to the plaintiff in the original eminent domain proceeding.</p>","text":"(a) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 426.60, this article applies to eminent domain proceedings. (b) The related cause of action may be asserted by cross-complaint in an eminent domain proceeding whether or not the party asserting such cause of action has presented a claim in compliance with Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code to the plaintiff in the original eminent domain proceeding.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/compulsory-cross-complaints-426-70","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}