# Cal. CCP § 761.030: Section 761.030

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cccp_P2_T10_C4_A2_S761.030

## Section

- **Citation:** Cal. CCP § 761.030
- **Heading:** Section 761.030
- **Jurisdiction:** California
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** California Code / Code ccp / Part 2 / Title 10 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 761.030

## Text

(a) The answer shall be verified and shall set forth:

(1) Any claim the defendant has.

(2) Any facts tending to controvert such material allegations of the complaint as the defendant does not wish to be taken as true.

(3) A statement of any new matter constituting a defense.

(b) If the defendant disclaims in the answer any claim, or suffers judgment to be taken without answer, the plaintiff shall not recover costs.

## Nearby sections

- [Cal. CCP § 761.010 Section 761.010](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cccp_P2_T10_C4_A2_S761.010.md)
- [Cal. CCP § 761.020 Section 761.020](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cccp_P2_T10_C4_A2_S761.020.md)
- [Cal. CCP § 761.030 Section 761.030](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cccp_P2_T10_C4_A2_S761.030.md)
- [Cal. CCP § 761.040 Section 761.040](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cccp_P2_T10_C4_A2_S761.040.md)

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