{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"761.040","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 761.040","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 defendant may by cross-complaint seek affirmative relief in the action.</p><p>(b) If the defendant seeks a determination of title as of a date other than the date specified in the complaint, the cross-complaint shall include the date and a statement of the reasons why a determination as of that date is sought.</p>","text":"(a) The defendant may by cross-complaint seek affirmative relief in the action. (b) If the defendant seeks a determination of title as of a date other than the date specified in the complaint, the cross-complaint shall include the date and a statement of the reasons why a determination as of that date is sought.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/commencement-of-action-761-040","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}