California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §1004: Except as provided in section 166 of this code, motions must be made in the court in which the action is pending.

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Motions must generally be filed in the court where the case is already proceeding, unless an exception under section 166 applies.

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Except as provided in section 166 of this code, motions must be made in the court in which the action is pending.

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