{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1290","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1290","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 5. General Provisions Relating toJudicial Proceedings [1290. - 1294.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-9/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Petitions and Responses [1290. - 1291.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-9/chapter-5/article-1"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 461.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A proceeding under this title in the courts of this State is commenced by filing a petition. Any person named as a respondent in a petition may file a response thereto. The allegations of a petition are deemed to be admitted by a respondent duly served therewith unless a response is duly served and filed. The allegations of a response are deemed controverted or avoided.</p>","text":"A proceeding under this title in the courts of this State is commenced by filing a petition. Any person named as a respondent in a petition may file a response thereto. The allegations of a petition are deemed to be admitted by a respondent duly served therewith unless a response is duly served and filed. The allegations of a response are deemed controverted or avoided.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/petitions-and-responses-1290","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}