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Code Civ. Proc., § 872.310 · Article 2. Summons

Code Civ. Proc., § 872.310

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(a) The form, content, and manner of service of summons shall be as in civil actions generally.

(b) Service on persons named as parties pursuant to Sections 872.530(b) and 872.550, and on other persons named as unknown defendants, shall be by publication pursuant to Section 415.50 and the provisions of this article.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 73.

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https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&sectionNum=872.310.
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