Code of Civil Procedure section 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 proper.

Source: Section 579, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=579. (accessed Oct. 19, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/code_of_civil_procedure_section_579

Original Source: Section 579, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=579. (last accessed May 12, 2025).