Within 30 days from the date of such order of reference, the party filing the affidavit raising such questions shall commence, in such court, an action to determine the questions. In his complaint in the action he shall set forth copies of the affidavit filed by the person desiring to purchase the land, and of the affidavit filed by himself with the commission. The production of a certified copy of the order of reference shall give the court full and complete jurisdiction to hear and determine the action. Pending the final judgment in the action, all proceedings in the commission’s office respecting the lands shall be stayed.

(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 609.)

Terms Used In California Public Resources Code 7527

  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.