Section 5000 - Definition of "party"; applicability of chapter(a) For purposes of this division, the definition of "party" in Section 338 is applicable.(b) This chapter shall apply to political bodies and to parties not otherwise provided for in Division 7 (commencing with Section 7050).Amended by Stats 2000 ch 1081 (SB 1823), s 6, eff. 1/1/2001.