California Statutes

§ 583.220. — 583.220. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)

California § 583.220.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CCPCode of Civil Procedure - CCP
Title8.
Part 2.TITLE 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS
Ch. 1.5.CHAPTER 1.5. Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution
Art. 2.ARTICLE 2. Mandatory Time for Service of Summons

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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.

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

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