California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §805: In every such action judgment may be rendered upon the right of the defendant, and also upon the right of the party so alleged to be entitled, or only upon the right of the defendant, as justice may r

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In civil actions, judgment may be rendered on the defendant's rights, the plaintiff's claimed rights, or the defendant's rights alone, as justice requires.

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In every such action judgment may be rendered upon the right of the defendant, and also upon the right of the party so alleged to be entitled, or only upon the right of the defendant, as justice may require.

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