§ 761.030 Answer; verification; contents

Codes > California Code of Civil Procedure > Part 2 > Title 10 > 761.030

§ 761.030. Answer; verification; contents

    (a) The answer shall be verified and shall set forth:

        (1) Any claim the defendant has.

        (2) Any facts tending to controvert such material allegations of the complaint as the defendant does not wish to be taken as true.

        (3) A statement of any new matter constituting a defense.

    (b) If the defendant disclaims in the answer any claim, or suffers judgment to be taken without answer, the plaintiff shall not recover costs.