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CA AB2044

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Donald Wagner

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 659 of the Code of Civil Procedure to modify timing requirements for filing a notice of intention to move for a new trial
  • Requires that when filing a motion for a new trial before entry of judgment, the filing must occur after the decision is rendered (rather than before)
  • Maintains existing deadlines of filing within 15 days of mailing notice of entry of judgment or within 180 days after entry of judgment, whichever is earliest
  • Makes technical, non-substantive changes including gender-neutral language updates ("his or her" instead of "his")
  • Clarifies that time periods cannot be extended by mail service provisions under Section 1013

Legislative Description

Civil actions: motion for a new trial.

Last Action

Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

5/3/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/8/2012

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