Section 995.140.
Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 995.140.
in effect(a)
“Bond” includes both of the following:
(1)
A surety, indemnity, fiduciary, or like bond executed by both the principal and sureties.
(2)
A surety, indemnity, fiduciary, or like undertaking executed by the sureties alone.
(b)
A bond provided for or given “in an action or proceeding” does not include a bond provided for, or given as, a condition of a license or permit.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026