How do we obtain background facts from the pleadings and opposing affidavits stating the facts upon which the liability or defense is based?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from City of Montebello v. Vasquez, 172 Cal.Rptr.3d 671 (Cal. App. 2014):
We obtain the background facts from " the pleadings, and supporting and opposing affidavits stating the facts upon which the liability or defense is based. ( 425.16, subd. (b).)" ( Navellier v. Sletten (2002) 29 Cal.4th 82, 89, 124 Cal.Rptr.2d 530, 52 P.3d 703.)
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