California Code of Civil Procedure

§ 583.220

CCP § 583.220Title 8 · Part 2 · Ch. 1.5 · Art. 2

Statute text

The time within which service must be made pursuant to this article does not apply if the defendant enters into a stipulation in writing or does another act that constitutes a general appearance in the action. For the purpose of this section none of the following constitutes a general appearance in the action:

(a)A stipulation pursuant to Section 583.230 extending the time within which service must be made.

(b)A motion to dismiss made pursuant to this chapter, whether joined with a motion to quash service or a motion to set aside a default judgment, or otherwise.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.