California § 583.410 - The court may in its discretion dismiss an action for delay in prosecution pursua
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 583.410 — The court may in its discretion dismiss an action for delay in prosecution pursua, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 583.410. The court may in its discretion dismiss an action for delay in prosecution pursua
(a) The court may in its discretion dismiss an action for delay in prosecution pursuant to this article on its own motion or on motion of the defendant if to do so appears to the court appropriate under the circumstances of the case. (b) Dismissal shall be pursuant to the procedure and in accordance with the criteria prescribed by rules adopted by the Judicial Council.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 583.410
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 583.410 cover?
Section 583.410 ("The court may in its discretion dismiss an action for delay in prosecution pursua") 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.
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