California § 583.160 - This chapter applies to a motion for dismissal made in an action commenced before
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 583.160 — This chapter applies to a motion for dismissal made in an action commenced before, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 583.160. This chapter applies to a motion for dismissal made in an action commenced before
This chapter applies to a motion for dismissal made in an action commenced before, on, or after the effective date of this chapter, except that in the case of an action commenced before the effective date of this chapter: (a) A motion for dismissal made pursuant to notice given before, on, or within one year after the effective date of this chapter is governed by the applicable law in effect immediately before the effective date and for this purpose the law in effect immediately before the effective date continues in effect. (b) This chapter does not affect an order dismissing an action made before the effective date of this chapter.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 583.160
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 583.160 cover?
Section 583.160 ("This chapter applies to a motion for dismissal made in an action commenced before") 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 § 583.160?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 583.160 apply to my situation?
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