Ins. Code, § 1617 · Article 4. Actions Against Nonadmitted Insurers
Ins. Code, § 1617
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The court in any action, suit, or proceeding, in which service of process is effected in the manner provided in Section 1612 may, in its discretion, order such postponement as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with the provisions of Section 1616 and to defend such action.
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History
Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 495.
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