Section 761.040.
Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 761.040.
in effect(a)
The defendant may by cross-complaint seek affirmative relief in the action.
(b)
If the defendant seeks a determination of title as of a date other than the date specified in the complaint, the cross-complaint shall include the date and a statement of the reasons why a determination as of that date is sought.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026
