California Codes, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP, Part 2 — Of Civil Actions, Title 3A — Vexatious Litigants, Section 391.2
At the hearing upon the motion the court shall consider any evidence, written or oral, by witnesses or affidavit, as may be material to the ground of the motion. Except for an order dismissing the litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 391.3, no determination made by the court in determining or ruling upon the motion shall be or be deemed to be a determination of any issue in the litigation or of the merits thereof.
Notes
Requires the court at a vexatious-litigant motion hearing to consider material written or oral evidence, including witness testimony or affidavits. Limits the effect of determinations made on the motion so they do not decide issues or merits in the litigation, except when the court enters the specified order dismissing the litigation.
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