Litigation
Apr. 23, 2015
You may have longer than you think to file an amended answer
In federal court, the rule is plain. But in California, not so much. By Michael Acker and Krista Correa
You may have longer than you think to file an amended answer.
Have you ever wondered how long you really have to file an amended answer as a matter of right? In federal court, the rule is plain. But in California, not so much.
The California Code of Civil Procedure does not spell out a specific deadline for amended answers. The general amendment statute makes an amended answer a matter of right, but the time...
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