{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"761.030","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 761.030","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 10. ACTIONS IN PARTICULAR CASES [725a. - 871.30.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Quiet Title [760.010. - 765.060.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-10/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Commencement of Action [761.010. - 761.040.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-10/chapter-4/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 44, Sec. 15.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) The answer shall be verified and shall set forth:</p><p>(1) Any claim the defendant has.</p><p>(2) Any facts tending to controvert such material allegations of the complaint as the defendant does not wish to be taken as true.</p><p>(3) A statement of any new matter constituting a defense.</p><p>(b) If the defendant disclaims in the answer any claim, or suffers judgment to be taken without answer, the plaintiff shall not recover costs.</p>","text":"(a) The answer shall be verified and shall set forth: (1) Any claim the defendant has. (2) Any facts tending to controvert such material allegations of the complaint as the defendant does not wish to be taken as true. (3) A statement of any new matter constituting a defense. (b) If the defendant disclaims in the answer any claim, or suffers judgment to be taken without answer, the plaintiff shall not recover costs.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/commencement-of-action-761-030","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}