{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"470","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 470","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 8. Variance—Mistakes in Pleadings and Amendments [469. - 475.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-6/chapter-8"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 540, Sec. 4.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Where the variance is not material, as provided in Section <a href=\"/ccp/469\">469</a> the court may direct the fact to be found according to the evidence, or may order an immediate amendment, without costs.</p>","text":"Where the variance is not material, as provided in Section 469 the court may direct the fact to be found according to the evidence, or may order an immediate amendment, without costs.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/variance-mistakes-in-pleadings-and-amendments-470","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}