Motion for Leave to Amend Answer
Having considered the moving, opposing, and reply papers the Court rules as follows.
BACKGROUND
On December 13, 2018, Plaintiff Shahnaz Ali (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Armen Arshakyan and David Resendiz. The complaint alleges motor vehicle negligence for an incident that occurred on December 6, 2017.
On January 14, 2019, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint.
On May 17, 2019, Defendant/Cross-Complainant David Resendiz filed a cross-complaint against Defendant/Cross-Defendant Armen Arshakyan seeking apportionment and declaratory relief.
On January 13, 2020, Defendant/Cross-Complainant David Resendiz filed a motion for leave to amend its answer pursuant to California Code of Civil procedure section 473, subdivision (a).
Trial is set for June 11, 2019.
PARTY’S REQUEST
Defendant/Cross-Complainant David Resendiz (“Moving Pary”) asks the Court for leave to file an amended answer to include the following affirmative defenses
Hearing Date
February 20, 2020
Type
Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death - Uninsured Motorist (General Jurisdiction)
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Motion for Leave to Amend Answer
Having considered the moving, opposing, and reply papers the Court rules as follows.
BACKGROUND
On December 13, 2018, Plaintiff Shahnaz Ali (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Armen Arshakyan and David Resendiz. The complaint alleges motor vehicle negligence for an incident that occurred on December 6, 2017.
On January 14, 2019, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint.
On May 17, 2019, Defendant/Cross-Complainant David Resendiz filed a cross-complaint against Defendant/Cross-Defendant Armen Arshakyan seeking apportionment and declaratory relief.
On January 13, 2020, Defendant/Cross-Complainant David Resendiz filed a motion for leave to amend its answer pursuant to California Code of Civil procedure section 473, subdivision (a).
Trial is set for June 11, 2019.
PARTY’S REQUEST
Defendant/Cross-Complainant David Resendiz (“Moving Pary”) asks the Court for leave to file an amended answer to include the following affirmative defenses