California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §1049: An action is deemed to be pending from the time of its commencement until its final determination upon appeal, or until the time for appeal has passed, unless the judgment is sooner satisfied.

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A civil action is considered pending from when it starts until final judgment or appeal is completed, or the appeal deadline passes, unless satisfied earlier.

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An action is deemed to be pending from the time of its commencement until its final determination upon appeal, or until the time for appeal has passed, unless the judgment is sooner satisfied.

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