{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"872.420","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 872.420","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 10.5. PARTITION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY [872.010. - 874.323.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-10.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Commencement of Action [872.210. - 872.550.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-10.5/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Answer [872.410. - 872.430.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-10.5/chapter-2/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 73.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Where the defendant has or claims a lien on the property, the answer shall set forth the date and character of the lien and the amount remaining due thereon.</p>","text":"Where the defendant has or claims a lien on the property, the answer shall set forth the date and character of the lien and the amount remaining due thereon.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/answer-872-420","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}