Code Civ. Proc., § 589 · Chapter 3. Issues—The Mode of Trial and Postponements

Code Civ. Proc., § 589

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

An issue of law arises:

(a) Upon a demurrer to the complaint, cross-complaint, or answer, or to some part thereof.

(b) Upon a motion to strike made pursuant to Section 435, 436, or 473.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1167, Sec. 8.

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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=589.
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