California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §579: In an action against several defendants, the Court may, in its discretion, render judgment against one or more of them, leaving the action to proceed against the others, whenever a several judgment is

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A court may enter judgment against some defendants in a multi-defendant case while the action continues against the remaining defendants, at the court's discretion.

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In an action against several defendants, the Court may, in its discretion, render judgment against one or more of them, leaving the action to proceed against the others, whenever a several judgment is proper.

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