California · Through 2026-09-13

CCP § 428.80

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Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]
TITLE 6. OF THE PLEADINGS IN CIVIL ACTIONS [420. - 475.]
CHAPTER 2. Pleadings Demanding Relief [425.10. - 429.30.]
ARTICLE 4. Cross-Complaints [428.10. - 428.80.]

The counterclaim is abolished. Any cause of action that formerly was asserted by a counterclaim shall be asserted by a cross-complaint. Where any statute refers to asserting a cause of action as a counterclaim, such cause shall be asserted as a cross-complaint. The erroneous designation of a pleading as a counterclaim shall not affect its validity, but such pleading shall be deemed to be a cross-complaint.

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