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§ 583.310. — 583.310. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)

California § 583.310.
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Code CCPCode of Civil Procedure - CCP
Title8.
Part 2.TITLE 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS
Ch. 1.5.CHAPTER 1.5. Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution
Art. 3.ARTICLE 3. Mandatory Time for Bringing Action to Trial or New Trial

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An action shall be brought to trial within five years after the action is commenced against the defendant.

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Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.

Nearby Sections

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§ 583.110.
583.110. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
§ 583.120.
583.120. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
§ 583.130.
583.130. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
§ 583.140.
583.140. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
§ 583.150.
583.150. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
§ 583.160.
583.160. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
§ 583.161.
583.161. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 40, Sec. 1.)
§ 583.210.
583.210. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 300, Sec. 4.)
§ 583.220.
583.220. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
§ 583.230.
583.230. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
§ 583.240.
583.240. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
§ 583.250.
583.250. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
§ 583.310.
583.310. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
§ 583.320.
583.320. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
§ 583.330.
583.330. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
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