Pen. Code, § 11309 · Article 3. Control of Gambling Ships
Pen. Code, § 11309
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Actions brought under this article shall have precedence over all other actions, except criminal proceedings, election contests and hearings on injunctions.
If the complaint is filed by a citizen it shall not be dismissed by him or for want of prosecution except upon a sworn statement made by him and his attorney, setting forth the reasons why the action should be dismissed, and by dismissal ordered by the court.
In case of failure to prosecute the action with reasonable diligence, or at the request of the plaintiff, the court, in its discretion, may substitute any other citizen consenting thereto for the plaintiff.
If the action is brought by a citizen and the court finds there was no reasonable ground or cause therefor, the costs shall be taxed against him.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 35.
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