When the case is reserved for argument or further consideration, as mentioned in the last section, it may be brought by either party before the Court for argument.
§ 665.Case Reserved For Argument Or Further Consideration
Title 8. Of the Trial and Judgment In Civil Actions · Chapter 8. The Manner of Giving and Entering Judgment · Enacted 1872 · no amendments on record · Last verified July 28, 2026
In one sentenceSection 665 lets either party bring before the court, for argument, a case the court has reserved for argument or further consideration under § 664.
Full Text of § 665
Plain-English Summary
When a court reserves a case for argument or further consideration rather than entering judgment right away, that reservation doesn't leave the case in limbo indefinitely. Section 665 gives either party — not just the one who wants a particular outcome — the ability to bring the reserved case before the court for argument.
This is a short, functional bridge between § 664's rule that judgment must be entered promptly and the reality that some cases still need more argument or thought before that entry happens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does § 665 let a party do?
Bring a case reserved for argument or further consideration back before the court for argument.
Can either party invoke this section, or only the one seeking delay?
Either party may bring the reserved case before the court.
Amendment History
Enacted 1872.
Source & verification. Section text is reproduced verbatim from
the Deering's California Codes Annotated / vLex. Enacted by the California Legislature.
Last verified July 28, 2026.
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