California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §418.11: An appearance at a hearing at which ex parte relief is sought, or an appearance at a hearing for which an ex parte application for a provisional remedy is made, is not a general appearance and does no

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An appearance at a hearing for ex parte relief or provisional remedy does not constitute a general appearance in civil proceedings.

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An appearance at a hearing at which ex parte relief is sought, or an appearance at a hearing for which an ex parte application for a provisional remedy is made, is not a general appearance and does not constitute a waiver of the right to make a motion under Section 418.10.

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