The arbitral tribunal may, in either of the cases referred to in Sections 1297.162 and 1297.163, admit a later plea if it considers the delay justified.

(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 23, Sec. 1. Effective March 7, 1988.)

Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 1297.164

  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.