Code of Civil Procedure section 583.220

The time within which service must be made pursuant to this article does not apply if the defendant enters into a stipulation in writing or does another act that constitutes a general appearance in the action. For the purpose of this section none of the following constitutes a general appearance in the action:

(a)

A stipulation pursuant to Section 583.230 extending the time within which service must be made.

(b)

A motion to dismiss made pursuant to this chapter, whether joined with a motion to quash service or a motion to set aside a default judgment, or otherwise.

(c)

An extension of time to plead after a motion to dismiss made pursuant to this chapter.

Source: Section 583.220, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=583.­220.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1984; accessed Jul. 14, 2025).

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