California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §765.020: A petition under this article shall state the grounds upon which relief is requested, and shall be supported by the affidavit of the petitioner or the petitioner’s attorney setting forth a concise sta

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A petition for relief must state the grounds for the request and be supported by an affidavit from the petitioner or their attorney outlining the basis.

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A petition under this article shall state the grounds upon which relief is requested, and shall be supported by the affidavit of the petitioner or the petitioner’s attorney setting forth a concise statement of the facts upon which the motion is based. The petition and affidavit shall be in substantially the form prescribed by the Judicial Council.

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