California Code of Civil Procedure CHAPTER 2 - Commencing Civil Actions

• Section 411.10.
  A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the court.(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1610.)
• Section 411.20.
  (a) If the clerk accepts for filing a complaint or other first paper, or any subsequent filing, and payment is made by check which is later...
• Section 411.21.
  (a) If a complaint or other first paper is accompanied by payment by check in an amount less than the required fee, the clerk shall accept...
• Section 411.35.
  (a) In every action, including a cross-complaint for damages or indemnity, arising out of the professional negligence of a person holding a valid architect’s certificate issued...

Last modified: October 22, 2018