{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1096","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1096","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CIVIL NATURE [1063. - 1822.60.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 1. OF WRITS OF REVIEW, MANDATE, AND PROHIBITION [[1067.] - 1110b.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Writ of Mandate [[1084.] - [1097.]]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-1/chapter-2"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The writ must be served in the same manner as a summons in a civil action, except when otherwise expressly directed by order of the Court. Service upon a majority of the members of any Board or body, is service upon the Board or body, whether at the time of the service the Board or body was in session or not.</p>","text":"The writ must be served in the same manner as a summons in a civil action, except when otherwise expressly directed by order of the Court. Service upon a majority of the members of any Board or body, is service upon the Board or body, whether at the time of the service the Board or body was in session or not.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/writ-of-mandate-1084-1097-1096","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}