California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
CCP §1290: A proceeding under this title in the courts of this State is commenced by filing a petition.
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A proceeding under this title in the courts of this State is commenced by filing a petition. Any person named as a respondent in a petition may file a response thereto. The allegations of a petition are deemed to be admitted by a respondent duly served therewith unless a response is duly served and filed. The allegations of a response are deemed controverted or avoided.
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