California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §763.040: Whenever the court orders service by publication, the court before hearing the case shall require proof that the summons has been served, posted, published as required, and that the notice of pendency

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Before hearing a case where service by publication is ordered, the court must require proof that the summons was properly served, posted, and published as required, and that notice of the pending case was given.

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Whenever the court orders service by publication, the court before hearing the case shall require proof that the summons has been served, posted, published as required, and that the notice of pendency of action has been filed.

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