The court in any action, suit, or proceeding, in which service of process is effected in the manner provided in Section 1612 may, in its discretion, order such postponement as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with the provisions of Section 1616 and to defend such action.

(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 495.)

Terms Used In California Insurance Code 1617

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.