California Code of Civil Procedure CHAPTER 5 - Summary Judgments and Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings

• Section 437c.
  (a) (1) A party may move for summary judgment in an action or proceeding if it is contended that the action has no merit or that there...
• Section 438.
  (a) As used in this section:(1) “Complaint” includes a cross-complaint.(2) “Plaintiff” includes a cross-complainant.(3) “Defendant” includes a cross-defendant.(b) (1) A party may move for judgment on the pleadings.(2) The court may upon...
• Section 439.
  (a) Before filing a motion for judgment on the pleadings pursuant to this chapter, the moving party shall meet and confer in person or by telephone...

Last modified: October 22, 2018