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CA Civ Pro Code § 415.47 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 5 - JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS|CHAPTER 4 - Service of Summons|ARTICLE 3 - Manner of Service of Summons|Section 415.47.

415.47.  (a) Where the lessee has given the lessor written notice of the lessee’s intent not to abandon leased real property as provided in Section 1951.3 of the Civil Code, the summons in an action for unlawful detainer of the real property may be served on the lessee by certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the lessee at the address stated in the lessee’s notice of intent not to abandon if such summons is deposited in the mail within 60 days from the date the lessee’s notice of intent not to abandon is received by the lessor. Service in this manner is deemed completed on the 10th day after such mailing.(b) Where the lessee has given the lessor written notice of the lessee’s intent not to abandon leased real property as provided in Section 1951.3 of the Civil Code, but failed to include in such notice an address at which the lessee may be served by certified mail in any action for unlawful detainer of the real property, the summons in an action for unlawful detainer of the real property may be served on the lessee by certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the lessee at (1) the same address or addresses to which the lessor’s notice of belief of abandonment was addressed if that notice was given by mail or (2) the address of the real property if the lessor’s notice of belief of abandonment was personally served on the lessee. Service may not be made pursuant to this subdivision unless the summons is deposited in the mail within 60 days from the date the lessee’s notice of intent not to abandon is received by the lessor. Service in the manner authorized by this subdivision is deemed completed on the 10th day after such mailing.(c) This section provides an alternative method of service on the lessee and does not preclude service in any other manner authorized by this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 332.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 415.50 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 5 - JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS|CHAPTER 4 - Service of Summons|ARTICLE 3 - Manner of Service of Summons|Section 415.50.

415.50.  (a) A summons may be served by publication if upon affidavit it appears to the satisfaction of the court in which the action is pending that the party to be served cannot with reasonable diligence be served in another manner specified in this article and that either:(1) A cause of action exists against the party upon whom service is to be made or he or she is a necessary or proper party to the action.(2) The party to be served has or claims an interest in real or personal property in this state that is subject to the jurisdiction of the court or the relief demanded in the action consists wholly or in part in excluding the party from any interest in the property.(b) The court shall order the summons to be published in a named newspaper, published in this state, that is most likely to give actual notice to the party to be served. If the party to be served resides or is located out of this state, the court may also order the summons to be published in a named newspaper outside this state that is most likely to give actual notice to that party. The order shall direct that a copy of the summons, the complaint, and the order for publication be forthwith mailed to the party if his or her address is ascertained before expiration of the time prescribed for publication of the summons. Except as otherwise provided by statute, the publication shall be made as provided by Section 6064 of the Government Code unless the court, in its discretion, orders publication for a longer period.(c) Service of a summons in this manner is deemed complete as provided in Section 6064 of the Government Code.(d) Notwithstanding an order for publication of the summons, a summons may be served in another manner authorized by this chapter, in which event the service shall supersede any published summons.(e) As a condition of establishing that the party to be served cannot with reasonable diligence be served in another manner specified in this article, the court may not require that a search be conducted of public databases where access by a registered process server to residential addresses is prohibited by law or by published policy of the agency providing the database, including, but not limited to, voter registration rolls and records of the Department of Motor Vehicles.(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 449, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 415.95 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 5 - JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS|CHAPTER 4 - Service of Summons|ARTICLE 3 - Manner of Service of Summons|Section 415.95.

415.95.  (a) A summons may be served on a business organization, form unknown, by leaving a copy of the summons and complaint during usual office hours with the person who is apparently in charge of the office of that business organization, and by thereafter mailing a copy of the summons and complaint by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to the person to be served at the place where a copy of the summons and complaint was left. Service of a summons in this manner is deemed complete on the 10th day after the mailing.(b) Service of a summons pursuant to this section is not valid for a corporation with a registered agent for service of process listed with the Secretary of State.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 128, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 416.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 5 - JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS|CHAPTER 4 - Service of Summons|ARTICLE 4 - Persons Upon Whom Summons May Be Served|Section 416.10.

416.10.  A summons may be served on a corporation by delivering a copy of the summons and the complaint by any of the following methods:(a) To the person designated as agent for service of process as provided by any provision in Section 202, 1502, 2105, or 2107 of the Corporations Code (or Sections 3301 to 3303, inclusive, or Sections 6500 to 6504, inclusive, of the Corporations Code, as in effect on December 31, 1976, with respect to corporations to which they remain applicable).(b) To the president, chief executive officer, or other head of the corporation, a vice president, a secretary or assistant secretary, a treasurer or assistant treasurer, a controller or chief financial officer, a general manager, or a person authorized by the corporation to receive service of process.(c) If the corporation is a bank, to a cashier or assistant cashier or to a person specified in subdivision (a) or (b).(d) If authorized by any provision in Section 1701, 1702, 2110, or 2111 of the Corporations Code (or Sections 3301 to 3303, inclusive, or Sections 6500 to 6504, inclusive, of the Corporations Code, as in effect on December 31, 1976, with respect to corporations to which they remain applicable), as provided by that provision.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 567, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 416.20 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 5 - JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS|CHAPTER 4 - Service of Summons|ARTICLE 4 - Persons Upon Whom Summons May Be Served|Section 416.20.

416.20.  A summons may be served on a corporation that has forfeited its charter or right to do business, or has dissolved, by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint:(a) To a person who is a trustee of the corporation and of its stockholders or members; or(b) When authorized by any provision in Sections 2011 or 2114 of the Corporations Code (or Sections 3301 to 3303, inclusive, or Sections 6500 to 6504, inclusive, of the Corporations Code as in effect on December 31, 1976, with respect to corporations to which they remain applicable), as provided by such provision.(Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 235.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 416.30 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 5 - JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS|CHAPTER 4 - Service of Summons|ARTICLE 4 - Persons Upon Whom Summons May Be Served|Section 416.30.

416.30.  A summons may be served on a joint stock company or association by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint as provided by Section 416.10 or 416.20.(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1610.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 416.40 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 5 - JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS|CHAPTER 4 - Service of Summons|ARTICLE 4 - Persons Upon Whom Summons May Be Served|Section 416.40.

416.40.  A summons may be served on an unincorporated association (including a partnership) by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint:(a) If the association is a general or limited partnership, to the person designated as agent for service of process in a statement filed with the Secretary of State or to a general partner or the general manager of the partnership;(b) If the association is not a general or limited partnership, to the person designated as agent for service of process in a statement filed with the Secretary of State or to the president or other head of the association, a vice president, a secretary or assistant secretary, a treasurer or assistant treasurer, a general manager, or a person authorized by the association to receive service of process;(c) When authorized by Section 18220 of the Corporations Code, as provided by that section.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 178, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 416.50 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 5 - JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS|CHAPTER 4 - Service of Summons|ARTICLE 4 - Persons Upon Whom Summons May Be Served|Section 416.50.

416.50.  (a) A summons may be served on a public entity by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint to the clerk, secretary, president, presiding officer, or other head of its governing body.(b) As used in this section, “public entity” includes the state and any office, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency of the state, the Regents of the University of California, a county, city, district, public authority, public agency, and any other political subdivision or public corporation in this state.(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1610.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 416.60 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 5 - JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS|CHAPTER 4 - Service of Summons|ARTICLE 4 - Persons Upon Whom Summons May Be Served|Section 416.60.

416.60.  A summons may be served on a minor by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint to his parent, guardian, conservator, or similar fiduciary, or, if no such person can be found with reasonable diligence, to any person having the care or control of such minor or with whom he resides or by whom he is employed, and to the minor if he is at least 12 years of age.(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 579.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 416.70 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 5 - JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS|CHAPTER 4 - Service of Summons|ARTICLE 4 - Persons Upon Whom Summons May Be Served|Section 416.70.

416.70.  A summons may be served on a person (other than a minor) for whom a guardian, conservator, or similar fiduciary has been appointed by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint to his guardian, conservator, or similar fiduciary and to such person, but, for good cause shown, the court in which the action is pending may dispense with delivery to such person.(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 579.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 416.80 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 5 - JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS|CHAPTER 4 - Service of Summons|ARTICLE 4 - Persons Upon Whom Summons May Be Served|Section 416.80.

416.80.  When authorized by Section 12 of the Elections Code, a summons may be served as provided by that section.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 140, Sec. 38. (AB 1164) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 416.90 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 5 - JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS|CHAPTER 4 - Service of Summons|ARTICLE 4 - Persons Upon Whom Summons May Be Served|Section 416.90.

416.90.  A summons may be served on a person not otherwise specified in this article by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint to such person or to a person authorized by him to receive service of process.(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1610.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 417.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 5 - JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS|CHAPTER 4 - Service of Summons|ARTICLE 5 - Proof of Service|Section 417.10.

417.10.  Proof that a summons was served on a person within this state shall be made:(a) If served under Section 415.10, 415.20, or 415.30, by the affidavit of the person making the service showing the time, place, and manner of service and facts showing that the service was made in accordance with this chapter. The affidavit shall recite or in other manner show the name of the person to whom a copy of the summons and of the complaint were delivered, and, if appropriate, his or her title or the capacity in which he or she is served, and that the notice required by Section 412.30 appeared on the copy of the summons served, if in fact it did appear.If service is made by mail pursuant to Section 415.30, proof of service shall include the acknowledgment of receipt of summons in the form provided by that section or other written acknowledgment of receipt of summons satisfactory to the court.(b) If served by publication pursuant to Section 415.50, by the affidavit of the publisher or printer, or his or her foreperson or principal clerk, showing the time and place of publication, and an affidavit showing the time and place a copy of the summons and of the complaint were mailed to the party to be served, if in fact mailed.(c) If served pursuant to another law of this state, in the manner prescribed by that law or, if no manner is prescribed, in the manner prescribed by this section for proof of a similar manner of service.(d) By the written admission of the party.(e) If served by posting pursuant to Section 415.45, by the affidavit of the person who posted the premises, showing the time and place of posting, and an affidavit showing the time and place copies of the summons and of the complaint were mailed to the party to be served, if in fact mailed.(f) All proof of personal service shall be made on a form adopted by the Judicial Council.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 63. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 417.20 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 5 - JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS|CHAPTER 4 - Service of Summons|ARTICLE 5 - Proof of Service|Section 417.20.

417.20.  Proof that a summons was served on a person outside this state shall be made:(a) If served in a manner specified in a statute of this state, as prescribed by Section 417.10, and if service is made by mail pursuant to Section 415.40, proof of service shall include evidence satisfactory to the court establishing actual delivery to the person to be served, by a signed return receipt or other evidence;(b) In the manner prescribed by the court order pursuant to which the service is made;(c) Subject to any additional requirements that may be imposed by the court in which the action is pending, in the manner prescribed by the law of the place where the person is served for proof of service in an action in its courts of general jurisdiction; or(d) By the written admission of the party.(e) If served by posting pursuant to Section 415.45, by the affidavit of the person who posted the premises, showing the time and place of posting, and an affidavit showing the time and place copies of the summons and of the complaint were mailed to the party to be served, if in fact mailed.(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 719.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 417.30 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 5 - JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS|CHAPTER 4 - Service of Summons|ARTICLE 5 - Proof of Service|Section 417.30.

417.30.  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.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 300, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 417.40 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 5 - JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS|CHAPTER 4 - Service of Summons|ARTICLE 5 - Proof of Service|Section 417.40.

417.40.  Any proof of service which is signed by a person registered under Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 22350) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code or his employee or independent contractor shall indicate the county in which he is registered and the number assigned to him pursuant to Section 22355 of the Business and Professions Code.(Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1661.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 425.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 6 - OF THE PLEADINGS IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Pleadings Demanding Relief|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 425.10.

425.10.  (a) A complaint or cross-complaint shall contain both of the following:(1) A statement of the facts constituting the cause of action, in ordinary and concise language.(2) A demand for judgment for the relief to which the pleader claims to be entitled. If the recovery of money or damages is demanded, the amount demanded shall be stated.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), where an action is brought to recover actual or punitive damages for personal injury or wrongful death, the amount demanded shall not be stated, but the complaint shall comply with Section 422.30 and, in a limited civil case, with subdivision (b) of Section 70613 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 75, Sec. 32. Effective July 19, 2005. Operative January 1, 2006, by Sec. 156 of Ch. 75.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 425.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 6 - OF THE PLEADINGS IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Pleadings Demanding Relief|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 425.11.

425.11.  (a) As used in this section:(1) “Complaint” includes a cross-complaint.(2) “Plaintiff” includes a cross-complainant.(3) “Defendant” includes a cross-defendant.(b) When a complaint is filed in an action to recover damages for personal injury or wrongful death, the defendant may at any time request a statement setting forth the nature and amount of damages being sought. The request shall be served upon the plaintiff, who shall serve a responsive statement as to the damages within 15 days. In the event that a response is not served, the defendant, on notice to the plaintiff, may petition the court in which the action is pending to order the plaintiff to serve a responsive statement.(c) If no request is made for the statement referred to in subdivision (b), the plaintiff shall serve the statement on the defendant before a default may be taken.(d) The statement referred to in subdivision (b) shall be served in the following manner:(1) If a party has not appeared in the action, the statement shall be served in the same manner as a summons.(2) If a party has appeared in the action, the statement shall be served upon the party’s attorney, or upon the party if the party has appeared without an attorney, in the manner provided for service of a summons or in the manner provided by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 1010) of Title 14 of Part 2.(e) The statement referred to in subdivision (b) may be combined with the statement described in Section 425.115.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 63.5. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 425.115 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 6 - OF THE PLEADINGS IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Pleadings Demanding Relief|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 425.115.

425.115.  (a) As used in this section:(1) “Complaint” includes a cross-complaint.(2) “Plaintiff” includes a cross-complainant.(3) “Defendant” includes a cross-defendant.(b) The plaintiff preserves the right to seek punitive damages pursuant to Section 3294 of the Civil Code on a default judgment by serving upon the defendant the following statement, or its substantial equivalent:NOTICE TO :(Insert name of defendant or cross-defendant) reserves the right to seek(Insert name of plaintiff or cross-complainant)$  in punitive damages(Insert dollar amount)when seeks a judgment in the(Insert name of plaintiff orcross-complainant)suit filed against you. (Insert name of attorney orparty appearing in propria persona)(Date)(c)  If the plaintiff seeks punitive damages pursuant to Section 3294 of the Civil Code, and if the defendant appears in the action, the plaintiff shall not be limited to the amount set forth in the statement served on the defendant pursuant to this section.(d) A plaintiff who serves a statement on the defendant pursuant to this section shall be deemed to have complied with Sections 425.10 and 580 of this code and Section 3295 of the Civil Code.(e) The plaintiff may serve a statement upon the defendant pursuant to this section, and may serve the statement as part of the statement required by Section 425.11.(f) The plaintiff shall serve the statement upon the defendant pursuant to this section before a default may be taken, if the motion for default judgment includes a request for punitive damages.(g) The statement referred to in subdivision (b) shall be served by one of the following methods:(1) If the party has not appeared in the action, the statement shall be served in the same manner as a summons pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 415.10) of Chapter 4 of Title 5 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure.(2) If the party has appeared in the action, the statement shall be served upon his or her attorney, or upon the party if he or she has appeared without an attorney, either in the same manner as a summons pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 415.10) of Chapter 4 or in the manner provided by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 1010) of Title 14.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 706, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 425.12 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 6 - OF THE PLEADINGS IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Pleadings Demanding Relief|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 425.12.

425.12.  (a) The Judicial Council shall develop and approve official forms for use in trial courts of this state for any complaint, cross-complaint or answer in any action based upon personal injury, property damage, wrongful death, unlawful detainer, breach of contract or fraud.(b) The Judicial Council shall develop and approve an official form for use as a statement of damages pursuant to Sections 425.11 and 425.115.(c) In developing the forms required by this section, the Judicial Council shall consult with a representative advisory committee which shall include, but not be limited to, representatives of the plaintiff’s bar, the defense bar, the public interest bar, court administrators and the public. The forms shall be drafted in nontechnical language and shall be made available through the office of the clerk of the appropriate trial court.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 796, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1996.)