California § 3951 - The complaint shall include as defendants to the action, all persons who are know
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§ 3951. The complaint shall include as defendants to the action, all persons who are know
The complaint shall include as defendants to the action, all persons who are known to plaintiff or who appear of record to have some interest in or claim or cloud on the land described in plaintiffâs complaint, arising prior to the date of the tax deed, other than persons owning a special assessment unless plaintiff seeks to determine the interest or claim of those persons. The state may be made a party defendant where the property was sold prior to September 10, 1984.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3951
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3951 cover?
Section 3951 ("The complaint shall include as defendants to the action, all persons who are know") 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 § 3951?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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