California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §430.40: (a) A person against whom a complaint or cross-complaint has been filed may, within 30 days after service of the complaint or cross-complaint, demur to the complaint or cross-complaint.

What this law says, in plain English

A person served with a complaint or cross-complaint may file a demurrer within 30 days of service, challenging the legal sufficiency of the claims.

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(a) A person against whom a complaint or cross-complaint has been filed may, within 30 days after service of the complaint or cross-complaint, demur to the complaint or cross-complaint. (b) A party who has filed a complaint or cross-complaint may, within 10 days after service of the answer to his pleading, demur to the answer.

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