{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"428.10","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 428.10","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 4. Cross-Complaints [428.10. - 428.80.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-6/chapter-2/article-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1240.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A party against whom a cause of action has been asserted in a complaint or cross-complaint may file a cross-complaint setting forth either or both of the following:</p><p>(a) Any cause of action he has against any of the parties who filed the complaint or cross-complaint against him. Nothing in this subdivision authorizes the filing of a cross-complaint against the plaintiff in an action commenced under Title 7 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/ccp/1230.010\">1230.010</a>) of Part 3.</p><p>(b) Any cause of action he has against a person alleged to be liable thereon, whether or not such person is already a party to the action, if the cause of action asserted in his cross-complaint (1) arises out of the same transaction, occurrence, or series of transactions or occurrences as the cause brought against him or (2) asserts a claim, right, or interest in the property or controversy which is the subject of the cause brought against him.</p>","text":"A party against whom a cause of action has been asserted in a complaint or cross-complaint may file a cross-complaint setting forth either or both of the following: (a) Any cause of action he has against any of the parties who filed the complaint or cross-complaint against him. Nothing in this subdivision authorizes the filing of a cross-complaint against the plaintiff in an action commenced under Title 7 (commencing with Section 1230.010) of Part 3. (b) Any cause of action he has against a person alleged to be liable thereon, whether or not such person is already a party to the action, if the cause of action asserted in his cross-complaint (1) arises out of the same transaction, occurrence, or series of transactions or occurrences as the cause brought against him or (2) asserts a claim, right, or interest in the property or controversy which is the subject of the cause brought against him.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/cross-complaints-428-10","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}