Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Respond to Plaintiff's opposition to Defendant's Demurrer or Motion to Strike?

When a plaintiff has filed an opposition to a defendant's filed demurrer or motion to strike, wondering if a response by the defendant may additionally be filed prior to the hearing, or can the arguments against the plaintiff's opposition to defendant's demurrer or motion to strike be made and additionally submitted, either in writing or orally, to the court and judge at the actual scheduled motion hearing?

Thank you.


Asked on 5/28/08, 7:22 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Respond to Plaintiff's opposition to Defendant's Demurrer or Motion to Strike?

For a written reply to be considered, it should be submitted 5 court days before the hearing. Nevertheless, different judges see things differently.

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Answered on 5/28/08, 7:44 pm
Carl Starrett Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II

Re: Respond to Plaintiff's opposition to Defendant's Demurrer or Motion to Strike?

You can file a written reply, but it must be filed 5 court days (1 week) before the hearing. The scope of oral argument is within the discretion of the judge.

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Answered on 5/28/08, 8:26 pm


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