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Form CIV-140 Declaration of Demurring Party Regarding Meet and Confer - California
What Is Form CIV-140?
This is a legal form that was released by the California Superior Court - a government authority operating within California. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is Form CIV-140?A: Form CIV-140 is a legal document used in California courts by a party who wants to demur to a complaint and declare that they have met and conferred with the opposing party.
Q: What does it mean to demur?A: To demur means to object to a complaint or a specific part of it, claiming that it is legally insufficient or does not state a valid cause of action.
Q: What is the purpose of the Meet and Confer requirement?A: The Meet and Confer requirement is designed to encourage parties to resolve disputes or narrow the issues in a case through good faith discussions before filing certain motions with the court.
Q: When should I file the Form CIV-140?A: You should file the Form CIV-140 along with your demurrer to the complaint, after you have met and conferred with the opposing party, but before the hearing on the demurrer.
Q: What information should be included in the Form CIV-140?A: The Form CIV-140 asks for details about the meet and confer efforts, including the date, location, and method of communication used, as well as a summary of the issues discussed.
Form Details:
- Released on January 1, 2017;
- The latest edition provided by the California Superior Court;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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