California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
CCP §708.220: The judgment debtor shall be joined in an action brought pursuant to this article but is not an indispensable party.
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The judgment debtor shall be joined in an action brought pursuant to this article but is not an indispensable party. The residence of the judgment debtor may not be considered in the determination of proper venue unless otherwise provided by contract between the judgment debtor and the third person.
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