This law explains how to start a legal action related to property. First, you need to file a complaint with the court. Right after doing that, you also have to file a notice where property records are kept in every county where the property mentioned in your complaint is located.

This section outlines what needs to be in a legal complaint related to property disputes. The complaint must be verified and include a detailed description of the property, including its location. If it's real property, it should include a legal description and street address. It must state the plaintiff's ownership claim and provide details if the claim is based on adverse possession, which means occupying property you don't own under certain conditions. The complaint should also list any conflicting claims and specify the date for which a decision is requested, with reasons if the date isn't when the complaint is filed. Lastly, it should include a request for a ruling on the ownership claim against any disputes.

This law section explains what a defendant needs to include in their response to a lawsuit. They must verify their answer and state any claims they have, challenge any parts of the complaint they disagree with, and present any new defenses they might have. If the defendant either says they have no claims or doesn't respond at all, the plaintiff cannot recover court costs.

If you're being sued, you can ask for something in return through a cross-complaint. If you want to argue about who owns something based on a different date than the one mentioned in the lawsuit, you need to list that date and explain why it's important to use that date.