Cal. Code of Civil Procedure § 589 : Of The Trial And Judgment In Civil Actions — California Code Of Civil Procedure — Issues-The Mode Of Trial And Postponements — Issue of law Date: 1 Aug 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session An issue of law arises: (a) Upon a demurrer to the complaint, cross-complaint, or answer, or to some part thereof. (b) Upon a motion to strike made pursuant to Section 435, 436, or 473. Ca. Civ. Proc. Code § 589