Code Civ. Proc., § 770.040 · Article 1. Identity of Person in Chain of Title
Code Civ. Proc., § 770.040
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The proceeding may be brought by a subsequent owner of the property by filing a petition with the court.
(b) At any time before the date fixed for the hearing of the petition, any person interested in the property may answer the petition and deny any of the matters contained therein.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 44, Sec. 16.
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- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=770.040.
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