California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §413.20: If a summons is served by mail pursuant to this chapter, the provisions of Section 1013 that extend the time for exercising a right or doing an act shall not extend any time specified in this title.

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When a summons is served by mail under this chapter, time extensions from Section 1013 do not apply to deadlines set elsewhere in this title.

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If a summons is served by mail pursuant to this chapter, the provisions of Section 1013 that extend the time for exercising a right or doing an act shall not extend any time specified in this title.

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