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2011 California Code
Vehicle Code
DIVISION 9. CIVIL LIABILITY [17000 - 17714]
ARTICLE 4. Service of Process
Section 17455


CA Veh Code § 17455 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

A notice of service and a copy of the summons and complaint shall be forthwith sent by registered mail by the plaintiff or his attorney to the defendant. Personal service of the notice and a copy of the summons and complaint upon the defendant wherever found outside this State shall be the equivalent of service by mail.

(Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)

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