Code of Civil Procedure section 1061

The court may refuse to exercise the power granted by this chapter in any case where its declaration or determination is not necessary or proper at the time under all the circumstances.

Source: Section 1061, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=1061. (updated Jan. 1, 1921; accessed Oct. 20, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/code_of_civil_procedure_section_1061

Original Source: Section 1061, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=1061. (last accessed May 12, 2025).