California · Elections Code
ELEC §16444: No special appearance, demurrer or objection may be taken other than by the affidavits which shall be considered a general appearance in the contest.
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This statute governs civil procedure by specifying that special appearances, demurrers, or objections must be raised through affidavits, which constitute a general appearance in the case.
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