Code of Civil Procedure § 872.010
ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Provisions
As used in this title:
(a) “Action” means an action for partition under this title.
(b) “Lien” means a mortgage, deed of trust, or other security interest in property whether arising from contract, statute, common law, or equity.
(c) “Property” includes real and personal property.
(d) “Remainder” includes reversion, reversionary interest, right of entry, and executory interest.
(e) “Title report” includes a preliminary report, guarantee, binder, or policy of title insurance.