PRETRIAL ADJUDICATION
...Pleading
......Amendments
.........Timing
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One D's filing of an answer does not divest P of the right to amend the complaint with respect to the causes of action brought against other demurring Ds.

Equitable tolling inapplicable to extend deadline for pursuing admin. remedy under state Whistle Blower Protection Act where P pursued federal action for years before alleging Whistle Blower C/A in amended state complaint.

Ct. may refuse to allow D to amend answer so as to deny allegation if request made during trial.

Timely request to amend answer should be granted.