§ 25013 Definition Of Person

Corporations Code·California

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This law says that the word “person” includes not just people, but also many kinds of groups and organizations.

Key Takeaways

•“Person” means a single human being.
•It also covers businesses like corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and joint ventures.
•It includes groups like trusts, associations, and even government bodies.

Example

A city wants to sue a big company for breaking a contract.

Because the law says a company counts as a “person,” the city can bring a lawsuit against the company just like it would against an individual.

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§ 25013 Definition Of Person

“Person” means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, a joint venture, an association, a joint stock company, a trust, an unincorporated organization, a government, or a political subdivision of a government. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1200, Sec. 28. Effective September 30, 1994.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Person individual corporation partnership limited liability company joint venture association joint stock company trust unincorporated organization government political subdivision

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 25013.

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