A motion for summary judgment may be made at any time after the answer is filed upon giving five days notice. Summary judgment shall be granted or denied on the same basis as a motion under Section 437c.

(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1620, Sec. 3.)

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Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 1170.7

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.