{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1250.120","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1250.120","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 7. EMINENT DOMAIN LAW [1230.010. - 1273.050.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Commencement of Proceeding [1250.010. - 1250.430.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-7/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Commencement of Proceeding Generally [1250.110. - 1250.150.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-7/chapter-5/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the form and contents of the summons shall be as in civil actions generally.</p><p>(b) Where process is served by publication, in addition to the summons, the publication shall describe the property sought to be taken in a manner reasonably calculated to give persons with an interest in the property actual notice of the pending proceeding.</p>","text":"(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the form and contents of the summons shall be as in civil actions generally. (b) Where process is served by publication, in addition to the summons, the publication shall describe the property sought to be taken in a manner reasonably calculated to give persons with an interest in the property actual notice of the pending proceeding.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/commencement-of-proceeding-generally-1250-120","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}