California § 416.50 - A summons may be served on a public entity by delivering a copy of the summons an
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§ 416.50. A summons may be served on a public entity by delivering a copy of the summons an
(a) A summons may be served on a public entity by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint to the clerk, secretary, president, presiding officer, or other head of its governing body. (b) As used in this section, âpublic entityâ includes the state and any office, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency of the state, the Regents of the University of California, a county, city, district, public authority, public agency, and any other political subdivision or public corporation in this state.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 416.50
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 416.50 cover?
Section 416.50 ("A summons may be served on a public entity by delivering a copy of the summons 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 § 416.50?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 416.50 apply to my situation?
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