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What Are Variances in Civil Pleadings?

December 6, 2024 2:30 amDecember 6, 2024 2:31 am

California’s Code of Civil Procedure, in Part 2, Title 6, Chapter 8, concerns variances in pleadings in civil actions in this state. Chapter 8 is titled, “Mistakes in Pleadings and Amendments.” Section 469 specifies that a variance between the allegation...

Attachments in California Civil Actions

December 5, 2024 2:30 amDecember 5, 2024 2:31 am

Code of Civil Procedure, Part 2, Title 6.5, Chapter 2 provides general provisions for the use of attachments in civil actions. Section 482.010 titles Chapter 2 as “The Attachment Law.” Section 482.030 allows the Judicial Council to provide by rule...

Dealing with Persons with an Unsound Mind in California Law

December 4, 2024 2:30 amDecember 4, 2024 2:31 am

Division 1, Part 1 of the California Civil Code has several provisions related to persons with unsound mind. Section 38 provides that a person entirely without understanding has no power to make a contract of any kind, but the person...

The California Legislature’s First Day of Session

December 3, 2024 7:23 amDecember 3, 2024 7:23 am

The Senate and Assembly met Monday afternoon to convene the 2025-25 California Legislative Session. I tried to catch the formal actions… ASSEMBLY All 80 Assembly Members were sworn-in today, including 23 new Members, 12 of whom are female. There is...

Code of Civil Procedure Provides Helpful Guidance on Public Writings

December 3, 2024 2:30 amDecember 3, 2024 2:31 am

California’s Code of Civil Procedure in Part 4, Title 2, Chapter 3, Article 2 concerns public writings. These statutory provisions should be placed in all other Codes because they provide helpful guidance concerning these types of writings. Article 2 is...

Thank you, Speaker Rivas and Pro Tem McGuire, for Lowering Bill Intro Limits

December 2, 2024 8:18 pmDecember 2, 2024 8:18 pm

Earlier today, December 2, the State Assembly and State Senate convened the 2025-26 California Legislative Session and, due to the leadership of Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, both houses voted to reduce their bill...

Bids and Bidders in California Public Contracting

December 2, 2024 6:28 amDecember 2, 2024 6:28 am

California’s Public Contract Code Division 2, Part 2, Chapter 1, Article 4, deals with bids and bidders. Section 10160 authorizes the department to require from prospective bidders answers to questions contained in a standard form of questionnaire and financial statement...