Section 762.040.
Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 762.040.
in effectThe court upon its own motion may, and upon motion of any party shall, make such orders as appear appropriate:
(a)
For joinder of such additional parties as are necessary or proper.
(b)
Requiring the plaintiff to procure a title report and designate a place where it shall be kept for inspection, use, and copying by the parties.
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