Code Civ. Proc., § 761.040 · Article 2. Commencement of Action
Code Civ. Proc., § 761.040
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(a) The defendant may by cross-complaint seek affirmative relief in the action.
(b) If the defendant seeks a determination of title as of a date other than the date specified in the complaint, the cross-complaint shall include the date and a statement of the reasons why a determination as of that date is sought.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 44, Sec. 15.
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- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=761.040.
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