California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §286: When an attorney dies, or is removed or suspended, or ceases to act as such, a party to an action, for whom he was acting as attorney, must, before any further proceedings are had against him, be requ

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When an attorney dies, is removed, suspended, or stops acting as attorney, the party must be notified before further legal proceedings continue.

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When an attorney dies, or is removed or suspended, or ceases to act as such, a party to an action, for whom he was acting as attorney, must, before any further proceedings are had against him, be required by the adverse party, by written notice, to appoint another attorney, or to appear in person.

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