California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §417.30: After a summons has been served on a person, proof of service of the summons as provided in Section 417.

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This statute addresses proof that a summons has been served on a person, as defined in Section 417. It establishes the procedural requirement for demonstrating service of a summons.

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After a summons has been served on a person, proof of service of the summons as provided in Section 417.10 or 417.20 shall be filed, unless the defendant has previously made a general appearance.

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