Perspective
Oct. 29, 2011
A trial is a trial is a trial — or is it?
Does a party have a right to a statement of decision absent a trial? By Anne M. Grignon and Paul D. Fogel of Reed Smith LLP
Those who wish to become acquainted with California's statement of decision procedure probably begin by reading Code of Civil Procedure Section 632. This statute states that, in a "trial" that concludes in one calendar day (or in less than eight hours over more than one day), and before the matter is submitted, upon request of any party appearing, the court must issue a statement explaining the basis for its deci...
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