Code of Civil Procedure section 862

Jurisdiction shall be complete after the date specified in the summons. Any party interested may, not later than the date specified in the summons, appear and contest the legality or validity of the matter sought to be determined.

Source: Section 862, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=862. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

§ 862’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/code_of_civil_procedure_section_862

Original Source: Section 862, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=862. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).