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§ 116.410. — 116.410. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 171, Sec. 1.)

California § 116.410.
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Code CCPCode of Civil Procedure - CCP
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Part 1.TITLE 1. ORGANIZATION AND JURISDICTION
Ch. 5.5.CHAPTER 5.5. Small Claims Court
Art. 4.ARTICLE 4. Parties

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(a)Any person who is at least 18 years of age, or legally emancipated, and mentally competent may be a party to a small claims action.
(b)A minor or incompetent person may appear by a guardian ad litem appointed by a judge of the court in which the action is filed.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 171, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.

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