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Litigation

Oct. 27, 2015

Laws will affect summary judgment, expert witnesses

A number of changes were made this year to California law affecting civil trial practice. By Chris Micheli

Chris Micheli

Aprea & Micheli, Inc.

7148 Sutter Ave
Carmichael , CA 95608

Email: cmicheli@apreamicheli.com

McGeorge School of Law

Chris is an attorney and legislative advocate for the Sacramento.

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By Chris Micheli

A number of changes made this year to California law affecting civil trial practice. Two new bills will affect civil law practice in the areas of summary judgment and expert witness costs.

SB 470: Summary Judgment

Under existing law, a party may move for summary judgment in any action or proceeding if it is contended that the action has no merit or no defense, as well as move for summary adjudication as to c...

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