Code Civ. Proc., § 116.410 · Article 4. Parties
Code Civ. Proc., § 116.410
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Any person who is at least 18 years of age, or legally emancipated, and mentally competent may be a party to a small claims action.
(b) A minor or incompetent person may appear by a guardian ad litem appointed by a judge of the court in which the action is filed.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 171, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.
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- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=116.410.
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