PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS 307-1062.20›TITLE 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS 577-674›CHAPTER 3. Issues—The Mode of Trial and Postponements 588-598
§ 590
California Code of Civil Procedure · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
An issue of fact arises:
Upon a material allegation in the complaint controverted by the answer; and,
Upon new matters in the answer, except an issue of law is joined thereon.
(Enacted 1872.)
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