California Codes, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP, Part 2 — Of Civil Actions, Title 6 — Of the Pleadings in Civil Actions, Chapter 2 — Pleadings Demanding Relief, Article 1 — General Provisions, Section 425.10
(a) A complaint or cross-complaint shall contain both of the following:
(1) A statement of the facts constituting the cause of action, in ordinary and concise language.
(2) A demand for judgment for the relief to which the pleader claims to be entitled. If the recovery of money or damages is demanded, the amount demanded shall be stated.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), where an action is brought to recover actual or punitive damages for personal injury or wrongful death, the amount demanded shall not be stated, but the complaint shall comply with Section 422.30 and, in a limited civil case, with subdivision (b) of Section 70613 of the Government Code.
Notes
Requires a complaint or cross-complaint to state the facts supporting the cause of action in ordinary, concise language and demand the requested judgment, including the amount when money or damages are sought. Bars stating the demanded amount in personal-injury or wrongful-death actions seeking actual or punitive damages, subject to the referenced pleading requirements.
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