The summons specified in Section 989 shall be issued by the clerk upon presentation of the affidavit specified in Section 991. The summons must describe the judgment, and require the person summoned to show cause why the person should not be bound by it, and must be served in the same manner, and returnable no later than ninety (90) days after the time specified for the return of the original summons. It is not necessary to file a new complaint.

(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 263, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 990

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Code of Civil Procedure 17
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
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