JNOV or new trial by another party: 15 days after service of first notice of intention
15 days after date the first notice of intention to move for new trial was served on this party, under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 659(a)(2), (b); 629(b).
Rule text
CCP 659(a)(2): "provided, that upon the filing of the first notice of intention to move for a new trial by a party, each other party shall have 15 days after the service of that notice upon them to file and serve a notice of intention to move for a new trial." CCP 659(b): "The times specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) shall not be extended by order or stipulation or by those provisions of Section 1013 that extend the time for exercising a right or doing an act where service is by mail."
Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 659(a)(2), (b); 629(b), official source
Calculate this deadline
- Trigger (Date the first notice of intention to move for new trial was served on this party): Friday, November 6, 2026.
- Exclude the trigger day and count 15 calendar days: Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- That day is a Saturday, so the deadline moves to the next court day: Monday, November 23, 2026 (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 12, 12a, 12b, 10; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 1.10).
Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 659(a)(2), (b); 629(b)
CCP 659(a)(2): "provided, that upon the filing of the first notice of intention to move for a new trial by a party, each other party shall have 15 days after the service of that notice upon them to file and serve a notice of intention to move for a new trial." CCP 659(b): "The times specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) shall not be extended by order or stipulation or by those provisions of Section 1013 that extend the time for exercising a right or doing an act where service is by mail."Official source
Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 12, 12a, 12b, 10; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 1.10
CCP 12: "The time in which any act provided by law is to be done is computed by excluding the first day, and including the last, unless the last day is a holiday, and then it is also excluded." CCP 12a(a): "If the last day for the performance of any act provided or required by law to be performed within a specified period of time is a holiday, then that period is hereby extended to and including the next day that is not a holiday. For purposes of this section, “holiday” means all day on Saturdays, all holidays specified in Section 135 and, to the extent provided in Section 12b, all days that by terms of Section 12b are required to be considered as holidays." CCP 12b: "If any city, county, state, or public office, other than a branch office, is closed for the whole of any day, insofar as the business of that office is concerned, that day shall be considered as a holiday for the purposes of computing time under Sections 12 and 12a." CCP 10: "Holidays within the meaning of this code are every Sunday and any other days that are specified or provided for as judicial holidays in Section 135."Official source
- Alternative period for parties other than the first mover; it can be later than the party's own 15-day period from notice of entry. Applies to a JNOV motion through 629(b) (same period as notice of intention). Whether the 180-day outer limit also caps this period is not stated in the proviso; LAWYER REVIEW. No CCP 1013 extension (659(b)).
- If the clerk's office is closed or inaccessible on the last day (weather, emergency or local closure orders), the deadline may be extended. Check local orders.
This calculator applies the cited rules to the dates you enter. It is not legal advice. Court orders, local rules, and case-specific facts can change a deadline; verify before relying on it. Rule set pending attorney review.
Worked example
Date the first notice of intention to move for new trial was served on this party on Monday, March 15, 2027, personal service: due Tuesday, March 30, 2027.
- Trigger (Date the first notice of intention to move for new trial was served on this party): Monday, March 15, 2027.
- Exclude the trigger day and count 15 calendar days: Tuesday, March 30, 2027.
Unsettled points
- The calculator shows 15 days after the first notice of intention (or JNOV motion), and users should also treat 180 days after entry of judgment as an outer cap.Other reading: If the 180-day limit does not cap the 15-day proviso, the cross-motion may be due later than 180 days after entry.
Notes
Alternative period for parties other than the first mover; it can be later than the party's own 15-day period from notice of entry. Applies to a JNOV motion through 629(b) (same period as notice of intention). Whether the 180-day outer limit also caps this period is not stated in the proviso; LAWYER REVIEW. No CCP 1013 extension (659(b)).
Related deadlines
- Notice of intention to move for new trial (15 days after)
- Court's power to rule on new trial motion expires (75 days after)
- Memorandum of costs (trial costs) (15 days after)
- Motion to strike or tax costs (15 days after)
- Relief from default/judgment for mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect (outer limit) (6 months after)
- Motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV): 15 days after service of notice of entry of judgment (15 days after)
- JNOV motion: 180-day outer limit after entry of judgment (180 days after)
- Court's power to rule on JNOV motion expires (75 days after notice of entry) (75 days after)
Local rules by county
County local rules and courtroom procedures can add to or change this deadline. Pick a county to calculate with them applied.
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Rules current as of 2026-10-25. Confirm against the official source and any local rule or court order before relying on a date. Rules changelog.