Code of Civil Procedure section 1096

The writ must be served in the same manner as a summons in a civil action, except when otherwise expressly directed by order of the Court. Service upon a majority of the members of any Board or body, is service upon the Board or body, whether at the time of the service the Board or body was in session or not.

Source: Section 1096, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=1096. (accessed Aug. 4, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/code_of_civil_procedure_section_1096

Original Source: Section 1096, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=1096. (last accessed May 12, 2025).