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Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 761.030 — Commencement of Action

Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 761.030

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

(a) The answer shall be verified and shall set forth:

Citator

Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 761.030 — Commencement of Action is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

(a) The answer shall be verified and shall set forth:

(1) Any claim the defendant has.

(2) Any facts tending to controvert such material allegations of the complaint as the defendant does not wish to be taken as true.

(3) A statement of any new matter constituting a defense.

(b) If the defendant disclaims in the answer any claim, or suffers judgment to be taken without answer, the plaintiff shall not recover costs.