CHAPTER 1. Words and Phrases Defined [481.010. - 481.225.]
Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1516.
§§ 481.010–481.225 · 29 sections
- § 481.010 Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this title.
- § 481.020 “Account debtor” means “account debtor” as defined in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code.
- § 481.030 “Account receivable” means “account” as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code.
- § 481.040 “Chattel paper” means “chattel paper” as defined in paragraph (11) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code.
- § 481.055 “Costs” means costs and disbursements, including, but not limited to, statutory fees, charges, commissions, and expenses.
- § 481.060 “Complaint” includes a cross-complaint.
- § 481.070 “Defendant” includes a cross-defendant.
- § 481.080 “Deposit account” means “deposit account” as defined in paragraph (29) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code.
- § 481.090 “Document of title” means “document” as defined in paragraph (30) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code. A document of title is negotiable…
- § 481.100 “Equipment” means tangible personal property in the possession of the defendant and used or bought for use primarily in the defendant’s trade, business, or…
- § 481.110 “Farm products” means crops or livestock or supplies used or produced in farming operations or products of crops or livestock in their unmanufactured states…
- § 481.113 “Financial institution” means a state or national bank, state or federal savings and loan association or credit union, or like organization, and includes a…
- § 481.115 “General intangibles” means “general intangibles,” as defined in paragraph (42) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code, consisting of rights…
- § 481.117 “Instrument” means “instrument” as defined in paragraph (47) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code.
- § 481.120 “Inventory” means tangible personal property in the possession of a defendant that (a) is held by the defendant for sale or lease or to be furnished under…
- § 481.140 “Levying officer” means the sheriff or marshal who is directed to execute a writ or order issued under this title.
- § 481.170 “Person” includes a natural person, a corporation, a partnership or other unincorporated association, a limited liability company, and a public entity.
- § 481.175 “Personal property” includes both tangible and intangible personal property.
- § 481.180 “Plaintiff” means a person who files a complaint or cross-complaint.
- § 481.190 A claim has “probable validity” where it is more likely than not that the plaintiff will obtain a judgment against the defendant on that claim.
- § 481.195 “Property” includes real and personal property and any interest therein.
- § 481.200 “Public entity” includes the state, the Regents of the University of California, a county, a city, district, public authority, public agency, and any other…
- § 481.203 “Real property” includes any right in real property, including, but not limited to, a leasehold interest in real property.
- § 481.205 “Registered process server” means a person registered as a process server pursuant to Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 22350) of Division 8 of the Business…
- § 481.207 “Secured party” means “secured party” as defined in paragraph (73) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code.
- § 481.210 “Security” means a “security” as defined by Section 8102 of the Commercial Code.
- § 481.220 “Security agreement” means a “security agreement” as defined by paragraph (74) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102 of the Commercial Code.
- § 481.223 “Security interest” means “security interest” as defined in Section 1201 of the Commercial Code.
- § 481.225 “Tangible personal property” includes chattel paper, documents of title, instruments, securities, and money.