ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions

Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.

§§ 583.110–583.161 · 7 sections

• § 583.110 As used in this chapter, unless the provision or context otherwise requires: (a) “Action” includes an action commenced by cross-complaint or other pleading…
• § 583.120 (a) This chapter applies to a civil action and does not apply to a special proceeding except to the extent incorporated by reference in the special proceeding.…
• § 583.130 It is the policy of the state that a plaintiff shall proceed with reasonable diligence in the prosecution of an action but that all parties shall cooperate in…
• § 583.140 Nothing in this chapter abrogates or otherwise affects the principles of waiver and estoppel.
• § 583.150 This chapter does not limit or affect the authority of a court to dismiss an action or impose other sanctions under a rule adopted by the court pursuant to…
• § 583.160 This chapter applies to a motion for dismissal made in an action commenced before, on, or after the effective date of this chapter, except that in the case of…
• § 583.161 A petition filed pursuant to Section 299, 2250, 2330, or 7600 of the Family Code shall not be dismissed pursuant to this chapter if any of the following…