Cal. Code of Civil Procedure § 452 : Of The Pleadings In Civil Actions — California Code Of Civil Procedure — General Rules Of Pleading — Allegations liberally construed Date: 1 Aug 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session In the construction of a pleading, for the purpose of determining its effect, its allegations must be liberally construed, with a view to substantial justice between the parties. Ca. Civ. Proc. Code § 452