Denials and Defenses in California Civil Actions – California Globe

Denials and Defenses in California Civil Actions – California Globe

California’s Code of Civil Procedure in Part 2, Title 6, Article 2, deals with objections to pleadings in civil actions. Section 431.10 explains that a material allegation in a pleading is one essential to the claim or defense and which could not be stricken from the pleading without leaving it insufficient as to that claim or defense. It also defines an immaterial allegation in a pleading. Section 431.20 provides that every material allegation …