Code of Civil Procedure section 377.33

The court in which an action is commenced or continued under this article may make any order concerning parties that is appropriate to ensure proper administration of justice in the case, including appointment of the decedent’s successor in interest as a special administrator or guardian ad litem.

Source: Section 377.33, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=377.33. (updated Jan. 1, 1993; accessed Dec. 1, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/code_of_civil_procedure_section_377.33

Original Source: Section 377.33, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=377.33. (last accessed May 12, 2025).