Code Civ. Proc., § 590 · Chapter 3. Issues—The Mode of Trial and Postponements
Code Civ. Proc., § 590
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
An issue of fact arises:
1. Upon a material allegation in the complaint controverted by the answer; and,
2. Upon new matters in the answer, except an issue of law is joined thereon.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Enacted 1872.
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- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=590.
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