{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"452","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 452","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 6. OF THE PLEADINGS IN CIVIL ACTIONS [420. - 475.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. General Rules of Pleading [452. - 465.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-6/chapter-7"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In the construction of a pleading, for the purpose of determining its effect, its allegations must be liberally construed, with a view to substantial justice between the parties.</p>","text":"In the construction of a pleading, for the purpose of determining its effect, its allegations must be liberally construed, with a view to substantial justice between the parties.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/general-rules-of-pleading-452","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}