{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"491.320","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 491.320","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 11. Attaching Plaintiff’s Miscellaneous Remedies [491.110. - 491.470.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-6.5/chapter-11"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Creditor’s Suit [491.310. - 491.370.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-6.5/chapter-11/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1198, Sec. 57.   Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 70 of Ch. 1198.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The defendant shall be joined in an action brought pursuant to this article but is not an indispensable party. The residence of the defendant may not be considered in the determination of proper venue unless otherwise provided by contract between the defendant and the third person.</p>","text":"The defendant shall be joined in an action brought pursuant to this article but is not an indispensable party. The residence of the defendant may not be considered in the determination of proper venue unless otherwise provided by contract between the defendant and the third person.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/creditors-suit-491-320","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}