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CA Civ Pro Code § 367.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 367.6.

367.6.  (a) On or before July 1, 2011, the Judicial Council shall establish statewide, uniform fees to be paid by a party for appearing by telephone, which shall supersede any fees paid to vendors and courts under any previously existing agreements and procedures. The fees to be paid for telephone appearances shall include:(1) A fee for providing the telephone appearance service pursuant to a timely request to the vendor or court.(2) An additional fee for providing services if the request is made shortly before the hearing, as defined by the Judicial Council.(3) A fee for canceling a telephone appearance request.(b) If a party has received a waiver of fees pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 68630) of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Government Code, neither a vendor nor a court shall charge that party any of the fees authorized by this section, subject to the following:(1) The vendor or court that provides the telephone appearance service shall have a lien, as provided by rule of court, on any judgment, including a judgment for costs, that the party may receive, in the amount of the fee that the party would have paid for the telephone appearance.(2) If the vendor or court later receives a fee or a portion of a fee for appearance by telephone that was previously waived, that fee shall be distributed consistent with Section 72011 of the Government Code.(c) The fee described in this section shall be a recoverable cost under Section 1033.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure.(Amended (as added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 720, Sec. 3) by Stats. 2012, Ch. 41, Sec. 1. (SB 1021) Effective June 27, 2012.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 367.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 367.8.

367.8.  (a) The Judicial Council shall, by January 1, 2023, submit a report to the Legislature and the Governor on the use of remote technology in civil actions by the trial courts. The report shall report county-specific data that includes, but is not limited to, the following:(1) The number of proceedings conducted with use of remote technology.(2) Technology issues affecting remote proceedings.(3) Any relevant expenditure information related to remote proceedings.(4) The impact of remote proceedings on court users’ ability to access the courts.(5) The impact of the use of remote proceedings on case backlogs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.(6) Information regarding court workers’ and court users’ experience using remote technology.(7) Any other information necessary to evaluate the use of remote proceedings by the courts.(b) A report to be submitted pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(c) This section shall remain in effect only until July 1, 2023, and as of that date is repealed.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 257, Sec. 4. (AB 177) Effective September 23, 2021. Repealed as of July 1, 2023, by its own provisions.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 367.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 367.9.

367.9.  (a) The Judicial Council shall convene a working group for the purpose of recommending a statewide framework for remote civil court proceedings that addresses equal and fair access to justice.(b) The working group, at minimum, shall include:(1) Judges.(2) Court executive officers.(3) Attorneys.(4) Court reporters.(5) Court interpreters.(6) Legal aid organizations.(7) Court-appointed dependency counsel.(c) The working group shall consider and make recommendations in the following areas, which may differ by case type or proceeding type:(1) Court reporter availability and future workforce.(2) Statewide procedural and technical guidelines to ensure court users receive the best possible levels of service and access.(3) Case types and proceeding types for which remote proceedings are appropriate.(4) Protocols for ensuring court users fully understand their options for accessing the court remotely.(5) Whether changes are needed to existing laws protecting the accuracy of the official verbatim record and preserving parties’ rights to appeal.(d) The Judicial Council shall submit a report with the working group’s recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor by January 1, 2023. The report shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until July 1, 2023, and as of that date is repealed.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 257, Sec. 5. (AB 177) Effective September 23, 2021. Repealed as of July 1, 2023, by its own provisions.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 368 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 368.

368.  In the case of an assignment of a thing in action, the action by the assignee is without prejudice to any set-off, or other defense existing at the time of, or before, notice of the assignment; but this section does not apply to a negotiable promissory note or bill of exchange, transferred in good faith, and upon good consideration, before maturity.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 368.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 368.5.

368.5.  An action or proceeding does not abate by the transfer of an interest in the action or proceeding or by any other transfer of an interest. The action or proceeding may be continued in the name of the original party, or the court may allow the person to whom the transfer is made to be substituted in the action or proceeding.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 369 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 369.

369.  (a) The following persons may sue without joining as parties the persons for whose benefit the action is prosecuted:(1) A personal representative, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 58 of the Probate Code.(2) A trustee of an express trust.(3) Except for a person upon whom a power of sale has been conferred pursuant to a deed of trust or mortgage, a person with whom, or in whose name, a contract is made for the benefit of another.(4) Any other person expressly authorized by statute.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a trustee upon whom a power of sale has been conferred pursuant to a deed of trust or mortgage may sue to exercise the trustee’s powers and duties pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 2920) of Title 14 of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 369.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 369.5.

369.5.  (a) A partnership or other unincorporated association, whether organized for profit or not, may sue and be sued in the name it has assumed or by which it is known.(b) A member of the partnership or other unincorporated association may be joined as a party in an action against the unincorporated association. If service of process is made on the member as an individual, whether or not the member is also served as a person upon whom service is made on behalf of the unincorporated association, a judgment against the member based on the member’s personal liability may be obtained in the action, whether the liability is joint, joint and several, or several.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 370 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Married Person|Section 370.

370.  A married person may be sued without his or her spouse being joined as a party, and may sue without his or her spouse being joined as a party in all actions.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1241.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 371 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Married Person|Section 371.

371.  If spouses are sued together, each may defend for his or her own right, but if one spouse neglects to defend, the other spouse may defend for that spouse’s right also.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 50, Sec. 15. (SB 1005) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 373 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Disability of Party|Section 373.

373.  When a guardian ad litem is appointed, he or she shall be appointed as follows:(a) If the minor is the plaintiff the appointment must be made before the summons is issued, upon the application of the minor, if the minor is 14 years of age or older, or, if under that age, upon the application of a relative or friend of the minor.(b) If the minor is the defendant, upon the application of the minor, if the minor is 14 years of age or older, and the minor applies within 10 days after the service of the summons, or, if under that age or if the minor neglects to apply, then upon the application of a relative or friend of the minor, or of any other party to the action, or by the court on its own motion.(c) If the person lacking legal competence to make decisions is a party to an action or proceeding, upon the application of a relative or friend of the person lacking legal competence to make decisions, or of any other party to the action or proceeding, or by the court on its own motion.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 144, Sec. 6. (AB 1847) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 373.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Disability of Party|Section 373.5.

373.5.  If under the terms of a written instrument, or otherwise, a person or persons of a designated class who are not ascertained or who are not in being, or a person or persons who are unknown, may be or may become legally or equitably interested in any property, real or personal, the court in which any action, petition or proceeding of any kind relative to or affecting the property is pending, may, upon the representation of any party thereto, or of any person interested, appoint a suitable person to appear and act therein as guardian ad litem of the person or persons not ascertained, not in being, or who are unknown; and the judgment, order or decree in the proceedings, made after the appointment, shall be conclusive upon all persons for whom the guardian ad litem was appointed.The guardian ad litem shall have power, with the approval of the court in which the action, petition or proceeding is pending, to compromise the same, to agree to the order or judgment to be entered therein for or against the persons for whom the guardian ad litem was appointed, and to satisfy any judgment or order in favor of the persons, or release, or discharge any claim of the persons pursuant to the compromise. The court shall have the same power with respect to the money or other property to be paid or delivered under such order or judgment as is provided in Section 372 of this code.The reasonable expenses of the guardian ad litem, including compensation and counsel fees, shall be determined by the court and paid as it may order, either out of the property or by plaintiff or petitioner. If the expenses are to be paid by the plaintiff or petitioner, execution therefor may issue in the name of the guardian ad litem.(Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 435.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 374 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Disability of Party|Section 374.

374.  (a) A minor under 12 years of age, accompanied by a duly appointed and acting guardian ad litem, shall be permitted to appear in court without counsel for the limited purpose of requesting or opposing a request for (1) an injunction or temporary restraining order or both to prohibit harassment pursuant to Section 527.6, (2) an injunction or temporary restraining order or both against violence or a credible threat of violence in the workplace pursuant to Section 527.8, (3) a protective order pursuant to Division 10 (commencing with Section 6200) of the Family Code, or (4) a protective order pursuant to Sections 7710 and 7720 of the Family Code.(b) In making the determination concerning appointment of a particular guardian ad litem for purposes of this section, the court shall consider whether the minor and the guardian have divergent interests.(c) The Judicial Council shall adopt forms by July 1, 1999, to implement this section. The forms shall be designed to facilitate the appointment of the guardian ad litem for purposes of this section.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 706, Sec. 2. Effective September 22, 1998.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 374.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Disability of Party|Section 374.5.

374.5.  A proceeding initiated by or brought against a minor for any of the injunctions or orders described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 372 or subdivision (a) of Section 374 shall be heard in the court assigned to hear those matters; except that, if the minor bringing the action or against whom the action is brought has previously been adjudged a dependent child or a ward of the juvenile court, the matter shall be heard in the juvenile court having jurisdiction over the minor.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 706, Sec. 3. Effective September 22, 1998.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 375 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Disability of Party|Section 375.

375.  An action or proceeding does not abate by the disability of a party. The court, on motion, shall allow the action or proceeding to be continued by or against the party’s representative.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 378 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Permissive Joinder|Section 378.

378.  (a) All persons may join in one action as plaintiffs if:(1) They assert any right to relief jointly, severally, or in the alternative, in respect of or arising out of the same transaction, occurrence, or series of transactions or occurrences and if any question of law or fact common to all these persons will arise in the action; or(2) They have a claim, right, or interest adverse to the defendant in the property or controversy which is the subject of the action.(b) It is not necessary that each plaintiff be interested as to every cause of action or as to all relief prayed for. Judgment may be given for one or more of the plaintiffs according to their respective right to relief.(Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 244.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 379 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Permissive Joinder|Section 379.

379.  (a) All persons may be joined in one action as defendants if there is asserted against them:(1) Any right to relief jointly, severally, or in the alternative, in respect of or arising out of the same transaction, occurrence, or series of transactions or occurrences and if any question of law or fact common to all these persons will arise in the action; or(2) A claim, right, or interest adverse to them in the property or controversy which is the subject of the action.(b) It is not necessary that each defendant be interested as to every cause of action or as to all relief prayed for. Judgment may be given against one or more defendants according to their respective liabilities.(c) Where the plaintiff is in doubt as to the person from whom he or she is entitled to redress, he or she may join two or more defendants, with the intent that the question as to which, if any, of the defendants is liable, and to what extent, may be determined between the parties.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1241.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 379.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Permissive Joinder|Section 379.5.

379.5.  When parties have been joined under Section 378 or 379, the court may make such orders as may appear just to prevent any party from being embarrassed, delayed, or put to undue expense, and may order separate trials or make such other order as the interests of justice may require.(Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 244.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 382 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Permissive Joinder|Section 382.

382.  If the consent of any one who should have been joined as plaintiff cannot be obtained, he may be made a defendant, the reason thereof being stated in the complaint; and when the question is one of a common or general interest, of many persons, or when the parties are numerous, and it is impracticable to bring them all before the court, one or more may sue or defend for the benefit of all.(Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 244.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 382.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Permissive Joinder|Section 382.4.

382.4.  If a proposed settlement in a class action established pursuant to Section 382, including a consent judgment, decree, or settlement agreement, provides for the distribution of money or any other thing of value to a person or entity that is not a party to the action, an attorney for a party to the action shall, in connection with the hearing for preliminary approval pursuant to subdivision (c) of Rule 3.769 of the California Rules of Court, notify the court if the attorney has a connection to or a relationship with a nonparty recipient of the distribution that could reasonably create the appearance of impropriety as between the selection of the recipient of the money or thing of value and the interests of the class.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 45, Sec. 1. (SB 847) Effective June 27, 2018.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 384 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Permissive Joinder|Section 384.

384.  (a) It is the policy of the State of California to ensure that the unpaid cash residue and unclaimed or abandoned funds in class action litigation are distributed, to the fullest extent possible, in a manner designed either to further the purposes of the underlying class action or causes of action, or to promote justice for all Californians. The Legislature finds that the use of funds for these purposes is in the public interest, is a proper use of the funds, and is consistent with essential public and governmental purposes.(b) Except as provided in subdivision (c), before the entry of a judgment in a class action established pursuant to Section 382 that provides for the payment of money to members of the class, the court shall determine the total amount that will be payable to all class members if all class members are paid the amount to which they are entitled pursuant to the judgment. The court shall also set a date when the parties shall report to the court the total amount that was actually paid to the class members. After the report is received, the court shall amend the judgment to direct the defendant to pay the sum of the unpaid residue or unclaimed or abandoned class member funds, plus any interest that has accrued thereon, to nonprofit organizations or foundations to support projects that will benefit the class or similarly situated persons, or that promote the law consistent with the objectives and purposes of the underlying cause of action, to child advocacy programs, or to nonprofit organizations providing civil legal services to the indigent. The court shall ensure that the distribution of any unpaid residue or unclaimed or abandoned class member funds derived from multistate or national cases brought under California law shall provide substantial or commensurate benefit to California consumers. For purposes of this subdivision, “judgment” includes a consent judgment, decree, or settlement agreement that has been approved by the court.(c) This section shall not apply to any class action brought against any public entity, as defined in Section 811.2 of the Government Code, or against any public employee, as defined in Section 811.4 of the Government Code. However, this section shall not be construed to abrogate any equitable cy pres remedy that may be available in any class action with regard to all or part of the cash residue or unclaimed or abandoned class member funds.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 776, Sec. 6. (AB 3250) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 384.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Permissive Joinder|Section 384.5.

384.5.  If a judgment in a class action established pursuant to Section 382, including a consent judgment, decree, or settlement agreement that has been approved by a court, provides for a distribution of money or any other thing of value to a person or entity that is not a party to the action, the court shall transmit a copy of the order, judgment, or decree to the Judicial Council. The order, judgment, or decree shall contain, at a minimum, the information necessary for the California Research Bureau to complete the report required by Section 68520 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 45, Sec. 3. (SB 847) Effective June 27, 2018.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 386.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Interpleader|Section 386.1.

386.1.  Where a deposit has been made pursuant to Section 386, the court shall, upon the application of any party to the action, order such deposit to be invested in an insured interest-bearing account. Interest on such amount shall be allocated to the parties in the same proportion as the original funds are allocated.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 173.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 386.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Interpleader|Section 386.5.

386.5.  Where the only relief sought against one of the defendants is the payment of a stated amount of money alleged to be wrongfully withheld, such defendant may, upon affidavit that he is a mere stakeholder with no interest in the amount or any portion thereof and that conflicting demands have been made upon him for the amount by parties to the action, upon notice to such parties, apply to the court for an order discharging him from liability and dismissing him from the action on his depositing with the clerk of the court the amount in dispute and the court may, in its discretion, make such order.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 328.)