California Code of Civil Procedure ARTICLE 3 - Jurisdiction in Action

• Section 410.50.
  (a) Except as otherwise provided by statute, the court in which an action is pending has jurisdiction over a party from the time summons is served...
• Section 410.60.
  In an action against a corporation which has forfeited its charter or right to do business, or has dissolved, the court in which the action...
• Section 410.70.
  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...

Last modified: October 22, 2018