California § 1169 - If, at the time appointed, any defendant served with a summons does not appear an
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§ 1169. If, at the time appointed, any defendant served with a summons does not appear an
If, at the time appointed, any defendant served with a summons does not appear and defend, the clerk, upon written application of the plaintiff and proof of the service of summons and complaint, shall enter the default of any defendant so served, and, if requested by the plaintiff, immediately shall enter judgment for restitution of the premises and shall issue a writ of execution thereon. The application for default judgment and the default judgment shall include a place to indicate that the judgment includes tenants, subtenants, if any, named claimants, if any, and any other occupants of the premises. Thereafter, the plaintiff may apply to the court for any other relief demanded in the complaint, including the costs, against the defendant, or defendants, or against one or more of the defendants.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1169
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1169 cover?
Section 1169 ("If, at the time appointed, any defendant served with a summons does not appear an") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1169?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1169 apply to my situation?
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