{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"481.070","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 481.070","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 6.5. ATTACHMENT [481.010. - 493.060.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-6.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Words and Phrases Defined [481.010. - 481.225.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-6.5/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1516.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Defendant” includes a cross-defendant.</p>","text":"“Defendant” includes a cross-defendant.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/words-and-phrases-defined-481-070","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}