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2022 California Code
Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS
TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS
CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution
ARTICLE 2 - Mandatory Time for Service of Summons
Section 583.220.
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CA Civ Pro Code § 583.220 (2022)
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583.220. 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.
(c) An extension of time to plead after a motion to dismiss made pursuant to this chapter.
(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
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