California Code of Civil Procedure
§ 116.130
CCP § 116.130 Effective Jan 1, 2004Title 1 · Part 1 · Ch. 5.5 · Art. 1
Statute text
View on leginfo.ca.govIn this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:
(a)“Plaintiff” means the party who has filed a small claims action. The term includes a defendant who has filed a claim against a plaintiff.
(b)“Defendant” means the party against whom the plaintiff has filed a small claims action. The term includes a plaintiff against whom a defendant has filed a claim.
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Legislative history
Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 449, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2004.