Code Civ. Proc., § 391.6 · Title 3A. VEXATIOUS LITIGANTS
Code Civ. Proc., § 391.6
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Except as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 391.3, when a motion pursuant to Section 391.1 is filed prior to trial the litigation is stayed, and the moving defendant need not plead, until 10 days after the motion shall have been denied, or if granted, until 10 days after the required security has been furnished and the moving defendant given written notice thereof. When a motion pursuant to Section 391.1 is made at any time thereafter, the litigation shall be stayed for such period after the denial of the motion or the furnishing of the required security as the court shall determine.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 417, Sec. 4. (AB 2274) Effective January 1, 2013.
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