California

Civil Procedure

Rule 3.2224 – Response to petition

(a) Responsive pleadings and motions

Respondent and any real party in interest must serve and file any answer to the petition; any motion challenging the sufficiency of the petition, including any motion to dismiss the petition; any other response to the petition; any motion to change venue; or any motion to intervene within 10 days after service of petition or complaint on that party or within the time ordered by the court. Any such answer, motion, or other response from the same party must be filed concurrently.

(b) Opposition

Any opposition or other response to a motion challenging the sufficiency of the petition or to change venue must be served and filed within 10 days after the motion is served.

Cal. R. Ct. 3.2224

Rule 3.2224 adopted effective July 1, 2014.