California Code of Civil Procedure 1167.3 – In any action under this chapter, unless otherwise ordered by the …
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In any action under this chapter, unless otherwise ordered by the court for good cause shown, the time allowed the defendant to answer the complaint, answer the complaint, if amended, or amend the answer under paragraph (2), (3), (5), (6), or (7) of subdivision (a) of Section 586 shall not exceed five days.
(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 344, Sec. 19. Effective September 7, 1999.)
Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 1167.3
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.