California § 763.020 - Whenever the court orders service by publication, the order is subject to the fol
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§ 763.020. Whenever the court orders service by publication, the order is subject to the fol
Whenever the court orders service by publication, the order is subject to the following conditions: (a) The plaintiff shall post, not later than 10 days after the date the order is made, a copy of the summons and complaint in a conspicuous place on the real property that is the subject of the action. (b) The plaintiff shall record, if not already recorded, a notice of the pendency of the action. (c) The publication shall describe the property that is the subject of the action. In addition to particularly describing the property, the publication shall describe the property by giving its street address, if any, or other common designation, if any; but, if a legal description of the property is given, the validity of the publication shall not be affected by the fact that the street address or other common designation recited is erroneous or that the street address or other common designation is omitted.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 763.020
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 763.020 cover?
Section 763.020 ("Whenever the court orders service by publication, the order is subject to the fol") 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 § 763.020?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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