All unknown defendants shall be served by publication as provided for in Section 415.50 of the Code of Civil Procedure, but it must appear by affidavit that the plaintiff used reasonable diligence to ascertain the identity of the unknown defendants and to ascertain the identity of any persons sued as heirs and devisees.

(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1611.)

Terms Used In California Revenue and Taxation Code 3960

  • 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.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
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