{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"583.110","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 583.110","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 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS [577. - 674.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1.5. Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution [583.110. - 583.430.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-1.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [583.110. - 583.161.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-1.5/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.","effective":null,"html":"<p>As used in this chapter, unless the provision or context otherwise requires:</p><p>(a) “Action” includes an action commenced by cross-complaint or other pleading that asserts a cause of action or claim for relief.</p><p>(b) “Complaint” includes a cross-complaint or other initial pleading.</p><p>(c) “Court” means the court in which the action is pending.</p><p>(d) “Defendant” includes a cross-defendant or other person against whom an action is commenced.</p><p>(e) “Plaintiff” includes a cross-complainant or other person by whom an action is commenced.</p><p>(f) “Service” includes return of summons.</p>","text":"As used in this chapter, unless the provision or context otherwise requires: (a) “Action” includes an action commenced by cross-complaint or other pleading that asserts a cause of action or claim for relief. (b) “Complaint” includes a cross-complaint or other initial pleading. (c) “Court” means the court in which the action is pending. (d) “Defendant” includes a cross-defendant or other person against whom an action is commenced. (e) “Plaintiff” includes a cross-complainant or other person by whom an action is commenced. (f) “Service” includes return of summons.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/definitions-and-general-provisions-583-110","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}