Section 411.10.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 411.10.
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A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the court.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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