§ 29514 Definition Of Person

Corporations Code·California

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•This law defines who counts as a 'person' in legal terms.
•A 'person' can be a single human, a group of people, or even a company or government.
•It includes businesses like corporations, partnerships, and small companies.
•Governments and their parts (like a city or state) are also considered 'persons' under this law.

Example

If a big company like McDonald's gets sued, this law says McDonald's counts as a 'person' in court.

Even though McDonald's is not a single human, the law treats it like a 'person' so it can be held responsible or have rights in legal cases.

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§ 29514 Definition Of Person

“Person” means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, an association, a joint stock company, a trust, an unincorporated organization, a government, or a political subdivision of a government. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 94. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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Person individual corporation partnership limited liability company association joint stock company trust unincorporated organization government political subdivision

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 29514.

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