California Code of Civil Procedure 1250.250 – (a) If the only interest of the county or other taxing agency in …
(a) If the only interest of the county or other taxing agency in the property described in the complaint is a lien for ad valorem taxes, the county or other taxing agency need not be named as a defendant.
(b) The holder of a lien that secures a special assessment or a bond representing the special assessment shall be named as a defendant, regardless of the nature of the special assessment and the manner of collection of the special assessment. The holder of the lien may, instead of an answer, certify to the court within 30 days after service of the summons and complaint on the holder all of the following information:
Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 1250.250
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- County: includes "city and county. See California Code of Civil Procedure 17
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Property: includes both personal and real property. See California Code of Civil Procedure 17
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
(1) A complete description of the lien.
(2) A description of the property encumbered by the lien.
(3) The amount remaining due on the lien as of the date of the certificate.
(4) The date upon which each installment payable on the lien is due and the amount of each installment.
(c) A copy of the certification shall be sent by first-class mail to all parties to the proceeding at the time it is provided to the court. The filing of the certification or answer shall be considered as a general appearance.
(Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 139, Sec. 1.)