California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §484.100: The court’s determinations under this chapter shall have no effect on the determination of any issues in the action other than issues relevant to proceedings under this chapter nor shall they affect t

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Court decisions made under this chapter only apply to matters within this chapter and do not affect other issues or proceedings in the action.

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The court’s determinations under this chapter shall have no effect on the determination of any issues in the action other than issues relevant to proceedings under this chapter nor shall they affect the rights of the plaintiff or defendant in any other action arising out of the same claim of the plaintiff or defendant. The court’s determinations under this chapter shall not be given in evidence nor referred to at the trial of any such action.

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