California Code of Civil Procedure ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions

• Section 583.110.
  As used in this chapter, unless the provision or context otherwise requires:(a) “Action” includes an action commenced by cross-complaint or other pleading that asserts a cause...
• Section 583.120.
  (a) This chapter applies to a civil action and does not apply to a special proceeding except to the extent incorporated by reference in the special...
• Section 583.130.
  It is the policy of the state that a plaintiff shall proceed with reasonable diligence in the prosecution of an action but that all parties...
• Section 583.140.
  Nothing in this chapter abrogates or otherwise affects the principles of waiver and estoppel.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
• Section 583.150.
  This chapter does not limit or affect the authority of a court to dismiss an action or impose other sanctions under a rule adopted by...
• Section 583.160.
  This chapter applies to a motion for dismissal made in an action commenced before, on, or after the effective date of this chapter, except that...
• Section 583.161.
  A petition filed pursuant to Section 299, 2250, 2330, or 7600 of the Family Code shall not be dismissed pursuant to this chapter if any...

Last modified: October 22, 2018