Code Civ. Proc., § 410.70 · Article 3. Jurisdiction in Action
Code Civ. Proc., § 410.70
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
In an action against two or more persons who are jointly, jointly and severally, or severally liable on a contract, the court in which the action is pending has jurisdiction to proceed against such of the defendants as are served as if they were the only defendants.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1610.
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