Code of Civil Procedure section 430.10(c)

Court of Appeal reverses demurrer based on plea of abatement, allowing GMSR’s client’s lawsuit to proceed

The owner of a car dealership sued his former business partner, seeking to collect on a promissory note.  The former business partner sought to abate the action under Code of Civil Procedure section 430.10(c), arguing that it involved the same claims and parties as in

Dechant v. Woodcock (Mar. 26, 2025, D085389) 2025 WL 914119

Court of Appeal reverses demurrer based on plea of abatement, allowing GMSR’s client’s lawsuit to proceed

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