California § 430.30 - When any ground for objection to a complaint, cross-complaint, or answer appears

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 430.30 — When any ground for objection to a complaint, cross-complaint, or answer appears, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 430.30. When any ground for objection to a complaint, cross-complaint, or answer appears

(a) When any ground for objection to a complaint, cross-complaint, or answer appears on the face thereof, or from any matter of which the court is required to or may take judicial notice, the objection on that ground may be taken by a demurrer to the pleading. (b) When any ground for objection to a complaint or cross-complaint does not appear on the face of the pleading, the objection may be taken by answer. (c) A party objecting to a complaint or cross-complaint may demur and answer at the same time.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 430.30

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 430.30 cover?

Section 430.30 ("When any ground for objection to a complaint, cross-complaint, or answer appears") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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