Basically, you can amend the complaint once as a matter of right. But you must do it before the defendant files a responsive pleading. Or you must do it before the due date for an opposition to a demurrer or motion to strike.
Option 1: Sign into your eFile account, modify your Return and download/print your updated CA Form 540/540NR under My Account. Then, complete Schedule X (amended return explanation). Attach Schedule X to your updated Form 540/540NR, sign the amended return and mail it to one of the addresses listed below.
Plaintiffs may choose to amend a complaint for numerous reasons such as to include additional claims, correct facts, add additional parties to the suit, include additional requests for relief, or clear up inadequate claims. Last updated in June of 2021 by the Wex Definitions Team
You will need to go back to the court where your order was issued and file modification forms. There will probably be a new hearing on the issue. You may also want to consult with an attorney to see if filing for a modification is appropriate under the circumstances of your case.
An answer may be amended once without leave of court within ten (10) days after the answer was filed, or if there is a demurrer to the answer, amendment without leave of court may be made before the demurrer hearing. Amendment as a matter of right is made by filing and serving the amended pleading. CCP § 430.40 (b).
N. a changed written pleading in a lawsuit, including complaint or answer to a complaint.
An amended pleading is a revision of a pleading filed in an action. It is re-filed by the party who filed the original pleading and takes the place of the original pleading for all substantive purposes. After re-filing, any subsequent motion made by an opposing party is directed at the amended pleading.
All affidavits must be sworn to be true under oath and, ing to California law, this means you must have a notary public—or other agent certified by the state to administer oaths, such as a judge—execute the affidavit.