An eminent domain proceeding is commenced by filing a complaint with the court.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1250.110
Commencement of Proceeding Generally
Known as the Eminent Domain Law
The act spans §§ 1230–1273 (260 sections).
Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.