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New Laws

Jan. 21, 2016

SB 470: Amends Code of Civil Procedure

Tyler Atkinson

McManis Faulkner

litigation

50 W San Fernando St, Fl 10
San Jose , CA 95113

Phone: (408) 279-8700

Fax: (408) 279-3244

Email: tatkinson@mcmanislaw.com

Notre Dame Law School

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By Tyler Atkinson

As of Jan. 1, judges are no longer required to rule on every proper evidentiary objection made in connection with motions for summary judgment and motions for summary adjudication. Following a unanimous vote by the California Legislature, on Aug. 10, 2015, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 470. The bill amends Section 437c of the Code of Civil Procedure.

The standard for a motion for summary judgment or adjudicat...

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