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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 4Pt. 5.3Ch. 1Art. 2§ 6560 Entity Definition

§ 6560 Entity Definition

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§ 6560 Entity Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines who counts as a 'person' in legal terms.
  • •A 'person' can be a real human, a company, the government, or any group or organization.
  • •It includes things like businesses, trusts, and even government agencies.

Example

If a big company like Apple does something, this law says Apple counts as a 'person' in legal cases.

So if Apple breaks a rule, they can be held responsible just like a real person would.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 6560 Entity Definition

“Person” means a natural person, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, or other entity. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 605, Sec. 21. (SB 752) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

Personnatural personcorporationgovernmentbusiness trustestatetrustpartnershiplimited liability companyassociation

Related Statutes

  • § 4170 Legal Entity Definitions
  • § 8032 Legal Entity Definitions
  • § 1802.15 Definition Of Person
  • § 4085 Association Board Definition
  • § 4150 Common Interest Development Documents

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 6560.
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