Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Timeline for filing Response to a Motion

...and timeline for Service of the Response?

Is it 5 days? or 7 days before the Court Date? Does weekends count? Business days?


Asked on 5/27/08, 4:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Timeline for filing Response to a Motion

At least 9 court days before the hearing date, not counting the hearing date. See Code of Civil Procedure section 1005 and Rule 3.1300(a) of the California Rules of Court.

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Answered on 5/27/08, 5:38 pm


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