As used in this chapter and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 16430), “judgment” means a final judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction in this or any other state or of the United States against a person as defendant upon a cause of action.
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Section § 16250
In this section and related laws, a "judgment" refers to a final court decision against someone, which can be made by any competent court in the U.S. or another state.
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Section § 16251
This law defines what counts as a 'cause of action' under this chapter related to motor vehicle incidents in California. It refers to claims for property damage over $1,000 or any claim for bodily injury or death due to the operation of a motor vehicle on California highways. However, it excludes claims based on signing a minor's driver's license application. The law has been effective since January 1, 2017.
(a)CA Vehicle Code § 16251(a) As used in this chapter and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 16430), “cause of action” means any cause of action for damage to property in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or for damage in any amount on account of bodily injury to or death of any person resulting from the operation by the defendant or any other person of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state, except a cause of action based upon statutory liability by reason of signing the application of a minor for a driver’s license.
(b)CA Vehicle Code § 16251(b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2017.
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