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Declaration of Demurring Party Regarding Meet and Confer

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2019

This form is a declaration that tells the court the person filing a demurrer, motion to strike, or motion for judgment on the pleadings talked to the other side first. It also explains if the other side did not respond to the request to talk about the case.

The court describes it as: Tells the court that you discussed the case with the other side before filing a demurrer, motion to strike, or motion for judgment on the pleadings, or that the other side failed to respond to your request to discuss it. This form is required before filing a demurrer, motion to strike, or motion for judgment on the pleadings.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form must be filed along with a demurrer, motion to strike, or motion for judgment on the pleadings.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who needs to file this form?
The party filing a demurrer, motion to strike, or motion for judgment on the pleadings must file this form with their motion. Great care must be taken to fill out the required information.
What does this form prove?
It proves that the person filing the motion either met with the other side or that the other side did not respond to a request to meet and confer.
Is there a fee mentioned?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2019.

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