{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"587.5","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 587.5","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 2. Judgment Upon Failure to Answer [585. - 587.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 540, Sec. 10.","effective":null,"html":"<p>As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise specifically requires, the following terms apply:</p><p>(a) “Complaint” includes a cross-complaint.</p><p>(b) “Defendant” includes a cross-defendant.</p><p>(c) “Plaintiff” includes a cross-complainant.</p>","text":"As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise specifically requires, the following terms apply: (a) “Complaint” includes a cross-complaint. (b) “Defendant” includes a cross-defendant. (c) “Plaintiff” includes a cross-complainant.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/judgment-upon-failure-to-answer-587-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}