We noticed that you're using an AdBlocker. it. (d) Motions for summary judgment. The plaintiff (landlord) can make a motion for judgment on the pleadings if: 7 ), Similarly, [m]otions by a plaintiff for judgment on the pleadings are the equivalent of a demurrer to an answer, and the standard of review is obverse: the appellate court will assume the truth of all facts properly pleaded in the answer and will disregard the controverted allegations of the complaint. (Engine Manuf's Association v. Cal. . Please note that the author of this blog post, Stan Burman is NOT an attorney and as such is unable to provide any specific legal advice. (2014) 231 Cal.App.4th 1022, 1034; Fremont Indem. on the pleadings. Build a Morning News Brief: Easy, No Clutter, Free! when new changes related to " are available. Motions for judgment on the pleadings are disfavored whether filed against an answer or complaint, and leave to amend should be liberally granted if there have been no previous amendments, and that granting leave to amend will not prejudice the moving party as no trial date has yet been set. 80 filed 10/26/17 PageID.