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Cal. Rules of Court, rule 761.030

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§ 761.030 (a) The answer shall be verified and shall set forth: (1) Any claim the defendant has.

Part 2: Of Civil Actions | Title 10: ACTIONS IN PARTICULAR CASES [725a - 871.30] | Chapter 4: Quiet Title | Article 2: Commencement of Action

Rule Text

(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.

Amendment history: Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 44, Sec. 15.