Code of Civil Procedure section 590

An issue of fact arises:

1.Upon a material allegation in the complaint controverted by the answer; and,

2.Upon new matters in the answer, except an issue of law is joined thereon.

Source: Section 590, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=590. (accessed Sep. 22, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/code_of_civil_procedure_section_590

Original Source: Section 590, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=590. (last accessed May 12, 2025).