California § 3960 - All unknown defendants shall be served by publication as provided for in Section
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§ 3960. All unknown defendants shall be served by publication as provided for in Section
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.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3960
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3960 cover?
Section 3960 ("All unknown defendants shall be served by publication as provided for in Section") 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 § 3960?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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