Can a plaintiff amend their pleading without leave of court?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Moberg v. Codianne, H036633 (Cal. App. 2011):
Section 4726 provides that a plaintiff may amend a pleading without leave of court before an answer or demurrer is filed. (Leader v. Health Industries of America, Inc.
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