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Cal. Code of Civil Procedure § 430.40 (2026)

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(a)A person against whom a complaint or cross-complaint has been filed may, within 30 days after service of the complaint or cross-complaint, demur to the complaint or cross-complaint.

(b)A party who has filed a complaint or cross-complaint may, within 10 days after service of the answer to his pleading, demur to the answer.