{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"589","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 589","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 3. Issues—The Mode of Trial and Postponements [588. - 599.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1167, Sec. 8.","effective":null,"html":"<p>An issue of law arises:</p><p>(a) Upon a demurrer to the complaint, cross-complaint, or answer, or to some part thereof.</p><p>(b) Upon a motion to strike made pursuant to Section <a href=\"/ccp/435\">435</a>, <a href=\"/ccp/436\">436</a>, or <a href=\"/ccp/473\">473</a>.</p>","text":"An issue of law arises: (a) Upon a demurrer to the complaint, cross-complaint, or answer, or to some part thereof. (b) Upon a motion to strike made pursuant to Section 435, 436, or 473.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/issues-the-mode-of-trial-and-postponements-589","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}