Code of Civil Procedure 436
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Statutory provision allowing court to strike frivolous complaints
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newest first · ▶ plays the momentJennifer FlintCalifornia Fifth District Court of Appeal · 5DCA Oral Argument - 2026/09/09 - Sep 09, 2026 · 2:52:58 · 9 Sep
…And under Code of Civil Procedure 436, the trial court had the inherent authority to strike any improper matter from the pleadings, including requests for relief that cannot be granted as a matter of law based on the allegations in the complaint.…
Shawn A. WomackCalifornia Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One · 4DCA Division 1 Oral Argument - 2026/04/17 - Apr 17, 2026 · 2:12:48 · 17 Apr
…I'd also point out that under the Code of Civil Procedure, I think it's 436, the court also has a statutory right to strike…
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