What is the test for a cause of action in an amended complaint?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Nelson v. GAB Business Services, Inc., 198 Cal.App.3d 233, 224 Cal.Rptr. 595 (Cal. App. 1986):
Appellant contends that the first cause of action in his first amended complaint meets the requirements stated in Royal Globe v. Superior Court, supra, 23 Cal.3d 880, 153 Cal.Rptr. 842, 592 P.2d 329. He specifically argues:
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