California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 452

In the construction of a pleading, for the purpose of determining its effect, its allegations must be liberally construed, with a view to substantial justice between the parties.

Cite this section

Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 452 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/ccp/part-2-of-civil-actions/title-6-of-the-pleadings-in-civil-actions/chapter-7-general-rules-of-pleading/section-452

Other sections in Chapter 7 - General Rules of Pleading

§ 452§ 454§ 455§ 456§ 457§ 458§ 459§ 460§ 460.5§ 460.7§ 461§ 464§ 465

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