California § 428.80. 428.80. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 244.)

California Statutes

§ 428.80. — 428.80. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 244.)

California § 428.80.

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Code CCPCode of Civil Procedure - CCP

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Part 2.TITLE 6. OF THE PLEADINGS IN CIVIL ACTIONS

Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Pleadings Demanding Relief

Art. 4.ARTICLE 4. Cross-Complaints

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Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP Code § 428.80. (2026).

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The counterclaim is abolished. Any cause of action that formerly was asserted by a counterclaim shall be asserted by a cross-complaint. Where any statute refers to asserting a cause of action as a counterclaim, such cause shall be asserted as a cross-complaint. The erroneous designation of a pleading as a counterclaim shall not affect its validity, but such pleading shall be deemed to be a cross-complaint.

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The counterclaim is abolished. Any cause of action that formerly was asserted by a counterclaim shall be asserted by a cross-complaint. Where any statute refers to asserting a cause of action as a counterclaim, such cause shall be asserted as a cross-complaint. The erroneous designation of a pleading as a counterclaim shall not affect its validity, but such pleading shall be deemed to be a cross-complaint.