California § 770.040. 770.040. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 44, Sec. 16.)

California Statutes

§ 770.040. — 770.040. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 44, Sec. 16.)

California § 770.040.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code CCPCode of Civil Procedure - CCP

Title10.

Part 2.TITLE 10. ACTIONS IN PARTICULAR CASES

Ch. 4.5.CHAPTER 4.5. Special Actions and Proceedings to Clear Title

Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Identity of Person in Chain of Title

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Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP Code § 770.040. (2026).

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(a)The proceeding may be brought by a subsequent owner of the property by filing a petition with the court.

(b)At any time before the date fixed for the hearing of the petition, any person interested in the property may answer the petition and deny any of the matters contained therein.

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