Section 761.030.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 761.030.
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(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.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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