California Code of Civil Procedure 583.250 – (a) If service is not made in an action within the time …
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(a) If service is not made in an action within the time prescribed in this article:
(1) The action shall not be further prosecuted and no further proceedings shall be held in the action.
Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 583.250
- Action: includes an action commenced by cross-complaint or other pleading that asserts a cause of action or claim for relief. See California Code of Civil Procedure 583.110
- Court: means the court in which the action is pending. See California Code of Civil Procedure 583.110
- Person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Code of Civil Procedure 17
- Service: includes return of summons. See California Code of Civil Procedure 583.110
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(2) The action shall be dismissed by the court on its own motion or on motion of any person interested in the action, whether named as a party or not, after notice to the parties.
(b) The requirements of this article are mandatory and are not subject to extension, excuse, or exception except as expressly provided by statute.
(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)