27-1-102. Actions and special proceedings defined. (1) These remedies are divided into two classes:
     (a) actions; and
     (b) special proceedings.
     (2) An action is an ordinary proceeding in a court of justice by which one party prosecutes another for the enforcement or protection of a right, the redress or prevention of a wrong, or the punishment of a public offense. Every other remedy is a special proceeding.

     History: (1)En. Sec. 3470, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 8078, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8996, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 21; re-en. Sec. 8996, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-2202, R.C.M. 1947; (2)Ap. p. Sec. 3471, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 8079, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8997, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 22; re-en. Sec. 8997, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 93-2203, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 3472, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 8080, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8998, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 23; re-en. Sec. 8998, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 92-2204, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 92-2202, 93-2203, 93-2204.