California / Dispositive motions
California summary judgment reply deadline
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).
Estimates based on standard California rules and court-holiday closures. For use by licensed attorneys only. This calculator is for informational purposes, is not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Verify every deadline and citation against the applicable rules and court orders before relying on it. See our Terms.
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).