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Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 2016.040 — General Provisions

Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 2016.040

Type
Statute
Source
California Code of Civil Procedure
Jurisdiction
California
Date
2026-01-01
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

(a) A meet and confer declaration in support of a motion shall state facts showing a reasonable and good faith attempt, either in person, by telephone, or by videoconference, to informally resolve each issue presented by the motion.

Citator

Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 2016.040 — General Provisions is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

(a) A meet and confer declaration in support of a motion shall state facts showing a reasonable and good faith attempt, either in person, by telephone, or by videoconference, to informally resolve each issue presented by the motion.

(b) The declaration shall also include whether the moving party has met and conferred, including through an electronic communication, regarding the retention of a certified shorthand reporter to report the hearing on the motion. This subdivision does not prevent the retention of a certified shorthand reporter.