California Code
ARTICLE 2 - Commencement of Action
Section 761.040.

761.040. (a) The defendant may by cross-complaint seek affirmative relief in the action.

(b) If the defendant seeks a determination of title as of a date other than the date specified in the complaint, the cross-complaint shall include the date and a statement of the reasons why a determination as of that date is sought.

(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 44, Sec. 15.)