California · Code of Civil Procedure

CCP § 473: Relief from default — mistake, inadvertence, surprise

What this law says, in plain English

A court may set aside a default judgment if caused by mistake, inadvertence, or surprise, and the defendant shows a meritorious defense to the claim.

Subsections

CCP § 473(b)

A court may set aside a default judgment if caused by mistake, inadvertence, or surprise, and the defendant shows a meritorious defense to the claim.

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