On or before the day fixed for his appearance, the defendant may appear and answer or demur.

(Enacted 1872.)

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Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 1170

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.