California Codes, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP, Part 2 — Of Civil Actions, Title 10 — Actions in Particular Cases, Chapter 4 — Quiet Title, Article 2 — Commencement of Action, Section 761.030
(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.
Notes
Requires a verified answer to state any claim the defendant has, facts controverting material complaint allegations the defendant disputes, and any new matter constituting a defense. If the defendant disclaims any claim in the answer or allows judgment to be taken without answering, the plaintiff may not recover costs.
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