Code Civ. Proc., § 153 · Article 6. Seals of Courts
Code Civ. Proc., § 153
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, the seal of a court need not be affixed to any proceeding therein, or to any document, except to the following:
(a) A writ.
(b) A summons.
(c) A warrant of arrest.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1199, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1989, by Sec. 119 of Ch. 1199.
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