{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1281.7","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1281.7","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CIVIL NATURE [1063. - 1822.60.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 9. ARBITRATION [1280. - 1294.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements [1281. - 1281.99.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-9/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1080, Sec. 9.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A petition pursuant to Section <a href=\"/ccp/1281.2\">1281.2</a> may be filed in lieu of filing an answer to a complaint. The petitioning defendant shall have 15 days after any denial of the petition to plead to the complaint.</p>","text":"A petition pursuant to Section 1281.2 may be filed in lieu of filing an answer to a complaint. The petitioning defendant shall have 15 days after any denial of the petition to plead to the complaint.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/enforcement-of-arbitration-agreements-1281-7","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}