California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
CCP §413.40: Any service of summons which complies with the provisions of this chapter shall not be rendered invalid or ineffective because it was made by a person in violation of Chapter 16 (commencing with Secti
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Valid service of a summons under this chapter remains valid even if the person serving it violated Chapter 16 rules.
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Any service of summons which complies with the provisions of this chapter shall not be rendered invalid or ineffective because it was made by a person in violation of Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 22350) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code.
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