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Code of Civil Procedure § 590

CHAPTER 3. Issues—The Mode of Trial and Postponements

Current as of September 28, 2026Code Civ. Proc., § 590Official source ↗

Enacted 1872.

An issue of fact arises:

1. Upon a material allegation in the complaint controverted by the answer; and,

2. Upon new matters in the answer, except an issue of law is joined thereon.