Code of Civil Procedure section 801.6

Within three years after the filing of the complaint, a summons shall be issued which shall contain the matters required by Section 412.20, designating the defendants as in the complaint, and in addition, a description of the property and a statement of the object of the action.

Source: Section 801.6, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=801.6. (accessed May 4, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

§ 801.6’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/code_of_civil_procedure_section_801.6

Original Source: Section 801.6, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=801.6. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).