California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
CCP §412.20: (a) Except as otherwise required by statute, a summons shall be directed to the defendant, signed by the clerk and issued under the seal of the court in which the action is pending, and it shall conta
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A summons in a civil action must be directed to the defendant, signed by the court clerk, issued under the court seal, and contain required information unless a statute specifies otherwise.
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