Does a procedural error not affecting substantial rights of the parties constitute reversible error?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Heurlin v. CitiMortgage, Inc., G052226 (Cal. App. 2016):
prejudiced. [Citations.] 'Procedural defects which do not affect the substantial rights of the parties do not constitute reversible error.' [Citation.]" (Reedy v. Bussell (2007) 148 Cal.App.4th 1272, 1289.) Plaintiff has not shown any prejudice.
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