California
Appeals
Standard of Review
Demurrer
 

Standard of Review-Ruling on a demurrer Cohen v. NuVasive
 

DISCUSSION

            1.         Standard of Review

            We independently review the ruling on a demurrer and determine de novo whether the complaint alleges facts sufficient to state a cause of action.  (McCall v. PacifiCare of Cal., Inc. (2001) 25 Cal.4th 412, 415.)  We assume the truth of the properly pleaded factual allegations, facts that reasonably can be inferred from those expressly pleaded, and matters of which judicial notice has been taken.  (Schifando v. City of Los Angeles (2003) 31 Cal.4th 1074, 1081.)  We construe the pleading in a reasonable manner and read the allegations in context.  (Ibid.)  We affirm the judgment if it is correct on any ground stated in the demurrer, regardless of the trial court’s stated reasons.  (Aubry v. Tri-City Hospital Dist. (1992) 2 Cal.4th 962, 967.)

Cohen v. NuVasive 7/9/08 CA2/3-B194078

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