{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"761.010","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 761.010","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 10. ACTIONS IN PARTICULAR CASES [725a. - 871.30.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Quiet Title [760.010. - 765.060.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-10/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Commencement of Action [761.010. - 761.040.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-10/chapter-4/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 44, Sec. 15.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) An action under this chapter is commenced by filing a complaint with the court.</p><p>(b) Immediately upon commencement of the action, the plaintiff shall file a notice of the pendency of the action in the office of the county recorder of each county in which any real property described in the complaint is located.</p>","text":"(a) An action under this chapter is commenced by filing a complaint with the court. (b) Immediately upon commencement of the action, the plaintiff shall file a notice of the pendency of the action in the office of the county recorder of each county in which any real property described in the complaint is located.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/commencement-of-action-761-010","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}