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California summary judgment reply deadline

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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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Estimates based on standard California rules and court-holiday closures; not legal advice. Confirm against your specific case, local administrative orders, and the current rules.

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).

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