§ 18030 Definition Of Person

Corporations Code·California

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This law says that the word "person" can refer to people, companies, groups, governments, or any other organization, not just individuals.

Key Takeaways

•The term "person" is very broad and covers many types of entities.
•It includes individuals, businesses, partnerships, nonprofits, governments, and other groups.
•This definition can affect who can be held responsible or who can bring a legal claim.

Example

A city wants to sue a company for breaking a local rule.

Because the city is a government, it can be treated as a "person" under this law and can be sued or can sue others.

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§ 18030 Definition Of Person

“Person” includes a natural person, corporation, partnership, or other unincorporated organization, government, or governmental subdivision or agency, or any other entity. (Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 178, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2005.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Person natural person corporation partnership unincorporated organization government governmental subdivision or agency entity

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 18030.

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