Code of Civil Procedure section 872.310

(a)

The form, content, and manner of service of summons shall be as in civil actions generally.

(b)

Service on persons named as parties pursuant to Sections 872.530(b) and 872.550, and on other persons named as unknown defendants, shall be by publication pursuant to Section 415.50 and the provisions of this article.

Source: Section 872.310, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=872.310. (updated Jan. 1, 1976; accessed Dec. 29, 2025).

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Original Source: Section 872.310, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=872.310. (last accessed May 12, 2025).