Code Civ. Proc., § 470 · Chapter 8. Variance—Mistakes in Pleadings and Amendments

Code Civ. Proc., § 470

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Where the variance is not material, as provided in Section 469 the court may direct the fact to be found according to the evidence, or may order an immediate amendment, without costs.

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History

Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 540, Sec. 4.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&sectionNum=470.
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Code Civ. Proc., § 469Printed as Section 469

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Code of Civil Procedure

Code Civ. Proc., § 471Printed as Sections 469 and 470

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