Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 452 : CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE — OF CIVIL ACTIONS — OF THE PLEADINGS IN CIVIL ACTIONS — GENERAL RULES OF PLEADING — Allegations liberally construed TEXT PDF 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 Enacted 1872.