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 761.040
(a) The defendant may by cross-complaint seek affirmative relief in the action.
(b) If the defendant seeks a determination of title as of a date other than the date specified in the complaint, the cross-complaint shall include the date and a statement of the reasons why a determination as of that date is sought.
Notes
Allows a defendant to seek affirmative relief through a cross-complaint in the action. If the defendant asks the court to determine title as of a date different from the date stated in the complaint, the cross-complaint must identify that alternate date and explain why determination as of that date is requested.
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