{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"770.040","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 770.040","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 10. ACTIONS IN PARTICULAR CASES [725a. - 871.30.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4.5. Special Actions and Proceedings to Clear Title [770.010. - 772.060.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-10/chapter-4.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Identity of Person in Chain of Title [770.010. - 770.080.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-10/chapter-4.5/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 44, Sec. 16.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) The proceeding may be brought by a subsequent owner of the property by filing a petition with the court.</p><p>(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.</p>","text":"(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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/identity-of-person-in-chain-of-title-770-040","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}