California Codes, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP, Part 2 — Of Civil Actions, Title 6 — Of the Pleadings in Civil Actions, Chapter 7 — General Rules of Pleading, Section 458
In pleading the Statute of Limitations it is not necessary to state the facts showing the defense, but it may be stated generally that the cause of action is barred by the provisions of Section ____ (giving the number of the section and subdivision thereof, if it is so divided, relied upon) of The Code of Civil Procedure; and if such allegation be controverted, the party pleading must establish, on the trial, the facts showing that the cause of action is so barred.
Notes
Allows a statute-of-limitations defense to be pleaded generally by identifying the relied-on Code of Civil Procedure section and subdivision without stating supporting facts. If the allegation is disputed, requires the party asserting the defense at trial to prove the facts showing that the cause of action is barred.
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