California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §481.190: A claim has “probable validity” where it is more likely than not that the plaintiff will obtain a judgment against the defendant on that claim.

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A civil claim has probable validity when there is a greater than 50% chance the plaintiff will win judgment against the defendant.

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A claim has “probable validity” where it is more likely than not that the plaintiff will obtain a judgment against the defendant on that claim.

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