California § 428.20 - When a person files a cross-complaint as authorized by Section 428.10, he may joi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 428.20 — When a person files a cross-complaint as authorized by Section 428.10, he may joi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 428.20. When a person files a cross-complaint as authorized by Section 428.10, he may joi
When a person files a cross-complaint as authorized by Section 428.10, he may join any person as a cross-complainant or cross-defendant, whether or not such person is already a party to the action, if, had the cross-complaint been filed as an independent action, the joinder of that party would have been permitted by the statutes governing joinder of parties.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 428.20
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 428.20 cover?
Section 428.20 ("When a person files a cross-complaint as authorized by Section 428.10, he may joi") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 428.20?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 428.20" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 428.20 apply to my situation?
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