Civil
CIV-140: Declaration of Demurring Party Regarding Meet and Confer
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form lets a party explain in writing that they tried to talk with the other side before filing a demurrer (a legal challenge saying a lawsuit should be dismissed). Lawyers and parties use this form to prove they made a good-faith effort to resolve disagreements before asking a judge to throw out a case.
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Forms that go with CIV-140
SUM-100RequiredSummonsThe Summons is the foundational document that CIV-140 gives notice about, and must be served alongside the complaint to formally initiate the lawsuit against the defendant.›CIV-110Often filed with itRequest for DismissalThe Request for Dismissal is commonly filed in conjunction with civil complaint proceedings and may be needed if the case is resolved or a party needs to be dismissed after the complaint and summons are served.›ADR-100Often filed with itStatement of Agreement or NonagreementThe Stipulation to Alternative Dispute Resolution is commonly filed alongside early civil case documents to notify the court of the parties' agreement to pursue mediation or arbitration instead of litigation.›POS-010Next stepProof of Service of SummonsThe Proof of Service of Summons must be filed after the summons and complaint have been served on the defendant, confirming that service of process was properly completed.›CIV-100Next stepRequest for Entry of DefaultThe Request to Enter Default is filed when the defendant fails to respond after being served via the complaint and summons process notified by CIV-140, making it a common next step.›
More Civil forms
CIV-130Notice of Entry of Judgment or Order›CIV-141Declaration of Demurring Party in Support of Automatic Extension›CIV-150Notice of Limited Scope Representation›CIV-151Application to Be Relieved as Attorney on Completion of Limited Scope Representation›CIV-152Objection to Application to Be Relieved as Attorney on Completion of Limited Scope Representation›CIV-153Order on Application to Be Relieved as Attorney on Completion of Limited Scope Representation›