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John Smith
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES GRACE HSU ) ) ) ) Plaintiff. ) ) vs. ) ) John Smith ) ) ) ) ____________________________________) Case No. 13U10138768 NOTICE OF DEMURRER AND DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT DATE OF HEARING: TIME OF HEARING: DEPT:
TO PLAINTIFF AND HIS ATTORNEY OF RECORD HEREIN: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on ___________________________, 2013, at __________ in Department NO. _________________ at the above entitled court, Located at 111 N. Hill St., Rm 102, Los Angeles, CA 90012, DefendantsJohn Smith, Will and here by does move the Court for an order sustaining a general Demurrer to the unlawful detainer complaint
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This Demurrer is made pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 1170 on the grounds that the Three Day notice was issued to a bona fide tenant as described in S896, Sec. 702(b) and thus is fatally defective and will not support an unlawful detainer action. This demurrer is based upon this notice of demurrer, the attached demurrer, the
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memorandum of points of authorities, and upon such oral and documentary evidence as may be presented by Defendant upon the hearing of Demurrer. DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT Defendants John Smith) hereby generally demurs to the unlawful detainer complaint filed by Grace HSU (Plaintiff) on the following grounds; FIRST GROUND FOR DEMURRER 1. Defendant John Smith Generally Demurs to the unlawful detainer complaint filed
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by Plaintiff on the grounds that the Three-day Notice alleged in the complaint was not properly served to the Defendant John Smith in accordance to Civil Code 1162 (a)(2). The Defendant never received this notice by posting as claimed in the proof of service declaration (Exhibit A). Defendant John Smith did however receive this notice by mail on August 17, 2013. The Defendant attempted to contact the Manager Grace in order to resolve the past due rent notice. The Defendant had the funds available to pay the past due rent at the time of their correspondence with the manager. The Defendant were within the stated Three Day Notice obligation to fulfill their past due rent as they did not
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receive the 3 day notice until August 17, 2013. When the Defendants attempted to pay, the property manager Grace said its in the attorneys hands now. 2. On the Proof of Service Declaration, the server Jeff claimed under penalty of
perjury that he POSTED and MAILED the 3 day notice on August 12, 2013 (Exhibit A).
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As stated above, defendants never received the posting on their door. The postmark on the envelope which the notice was mailed in was postmarked August 15, 2013 (Exhibit B), which was THREE DAYS after the server claimed to have posted AND mailed the notice. The Defendant John Smith received the notice by mail on August 17, which
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coensides with normal mail delivery time from the day it was postmarked. Normal first class mail delivery does not take FIVE days from the city of San Bernardino to the city of Montebello. 3. Server Jeff , under penalty of perjury states on the Proof of Service Declaration that
he was not compensated for the service as Letter D for Fee of Service was left blank. Mr. claims to be based out of the City of Colton, and claims he hand posted the 3 day notice on the door in the City of Montebello for no fee?
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Thus the Three Day Notice is defective due to perjury on the part of the server Mr.
and will not support an unlawful detainer action, Code of Civil Procedure 1162 SECOND GROUND FOR DEMURRER 1. Defendant John Smith Generally Demurs to the unlawful detainer complaint filed by Plaintiff on the grounds that the Three-day Notice alleged in the complaint was not properly served to the Defendant John Smith in accordance to Civil Code 1162 (a)(2). The Defendant never received this notice by posting as claimed in the proof of service declaration (Exhibit A).
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Proof of Service Declaration Mr. claims under penalty of perjury that he posted AND mailed a copy to the Defendants. However, Exhibit B shows that he only mailed a copy of the Notice to Defendant John Smith. Defendant John Smith never received a copy of the Notice either by posting nor by mail as required in Civil Code 1162 (a)(2).
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Thus the Three Day Notice is defective on Defendant John Smith due to improper/ Non-service as required by Civil Code 1162(a)(2). THIRD GROUND FOR DEMMURRER
1. Because the Complaint in this action was filed PRIOR to the allotted 3 days to pay rent or
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pay on Defendant John Smith, this complaint is defective and must be dismissed without leave to amend. 2. Because the Complaint in this action was filed on Defendant John Smith, and proper service was not done on Defendant John Smith under Civil Code 1162, this complaint is defective and must be dismissed without leave to amend.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is
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_______________________________
John Smith
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John Smith
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MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF DEMURRER DEFENDAMTS DEMURRER IS PROPERLY BEFOR THE COURT a defendant in an unlawful detainer action may demur. C.C.P. 1170. Although dicta in Delta Imports v
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Municipal Court, 146 Cal.App.3d.1033 (1983) suggests that a motion to quash is the remedy where a complaint fails to state a cause of action in unlawful detainer, Delta did not overrule prior cases. See Hinman v. Wagnon, 172 Cal. App. 2d 24 (1959), where the court held that a demurrer was proper where the incorporated 3-day notice was defective on its face. The court sustained a dismissal following sustaining the demurer with out leave to amend. The periods for noticing hearing on a demurrer are not stated in the unlawful detainer stautes, so C.C.P. Section 1177 incorporates the regular provisions of the Code of Civil
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Procedure, such as C.C.P. Section 1005 requiring that motions be noticed on 21 days notice,
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plus five days for mailing. Rule 325(b). California Rules of Court, specifies that demurrer shall be in accordance with section 1005. In the absence of anything with in the unlawful detainer statutes setting a shorter time. Demurrers must be noticed on at least 21 or 26 days notice. Defendant Generally Demurs to the unlawful detainer complaint filed by Plaintiff on the grounds that the Three-day Notice alleged in the complaint was not properly served to the Defendant. The Defendant never received this notice prior to its appearance in the unlawful detainer complaint. There is no proof of Service attached to the complaint and therefore it is
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unknown to this court how and when this 3-day notice was served. Thus it is Defective and will not support an unlawful detainer action. Code of Civil Procedure 1162 The notices required by Sections 1161 and 1161a may be served, either: 1. By delivering a copy to the tenant personally; or,
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2. If he or she is absent from his or her place of residence, and from his or her usual place of business, by leaving a copy with some person of suitable age and discretion at either place, and sending a copy through the mail addressed to the tenant at his or her place of residence; or,
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3. If such place of residence and business cannot be ascertained, or a person of suitable age or discretion there cannot be found, then by affixing a copy in a conspicuous place on the property, and also delivering a copy to a person there residing, if such person can be found; and also sending a copy through the mail addressed to the tenant at the place where the property is situated. Service upon a subtenant may be made in the same manner. 4. This Demurrer is made pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 1170. On or before the day fixed for his appearance, the defendant may appear and answer or demur.
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RELIEF REQUESTED WHEREFORE defendant prays judgment against plaintiff as follows: 1. That the Complaint be dismissed with prejudice and/or judgment entered in favor of defendant without leave to amend; 2. For the Costs of Suit incurred herein 3. For statutory damages as permitted by law in the amount of $600.00 to help pay for preparation fees and other expenses occurred during the process of this Demurrer; and
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4. For such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
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John Smith
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John Smith
DEFENDANT IN PRO PER PROOF OF SERVICE I am over the age of 18 and not a party to this action. I am a resident of or employed in the county where the mailing occurred; my business/residence address is:
On ______________, 2013, I served the foregoing document(s) described as: NOTICE OF DEMURRER AND DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES to the following parties:
[ ] (By U.S. Mail) I deposited such envelope in the mail at Riverside, California with postage thereon fully prepaid. I am aware that on motion of the party served, service is presumed in valid in postal cancellation date or postage meter date is more than one day after date of deposit for mailing in affidavit. [ ] (By Personal Service) I caused such envelope to be delivered by hand via messenger service to the address above; [ ] (By Facsimile) I served a true and correct copy by facsimile during regular business hours to the number(s) listed above. Said transmission was reported complete and without error.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
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DATED: ______________