{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"582","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 582","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 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS [577. - 674.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Judgment in General [577. - 582.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1947, Ch. 990.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In all other cases judgment shall be rendered on the merits.</p>","text":"In all other cases judgment shall be rendered on the merits.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/judgment-in-general-582","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}