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HomeCode of Civil ProcedurePRELIMINARY PROVI...Pt. 1Ch. 5.1Art. 2§ 90 Civil Action Rules Application

§ 90 Civil Action Rules Application

Code of Civil Procedure·California
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§ 90 Civil Action Rules Application

Key Takeaways

  • •This law says that most normal rules for lawsuits still apply here.
  • •If this law doesn’t say something different, the usual rules count.
  • •It’s like saying, 'Follow the regular rules unless we tell you otherwise.'

Example

If you sue someone for breaking a contract, you usually have to follow the normal steps for a lawsuit.

This law means you still follow those normal steps unless this specific law says to do something different.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 90 Civil Action Rules Application

Except where changed by the provisions of this article, all provisions of law applicable to civil actions generally apply to actions subject to this article. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 149, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2004.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

civil actionsprovisions of lawamendedeffective

Related Statutes

  • § 100 Right To Appeal
  • § 91 Limited Civil Case Scope
  • § 92 Pleadings And Motion Limits
  • § 93 Case Questionnaire Service Rules
  • § 94 Discovery Limits And Methods

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Code of Civil Procedure. Section 90.
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