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California summary judgment reply deadline
Quick answer
In California, the reply on a motion for summary judgment is due at least 11 days before the hearing (Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 437c(a), as amended effective January 1, 2025).
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 437c(a)
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How the deadline works
Under Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 437c(a), as amended effective January 1, 2025, the summary-judgment reply is due at least 11 calendar days before the hearing (the opposition is due 20 days before, and the motion is served 81 days before). This calculator counts 11 calendar days backward from the hearing and rolls a weekend/holiday landing to the prior business day.
- Calendar days (not court days) Summary-judgment timing under § 437c runs on calendar days.
Questions
- When is the summary-judgment reply due in California?
- At least 11 days before the hearing under Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 437c(a) (effective Jan. 1, 2025).