ARTICLE 4. Service of Process [17450. - 17463.]
Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.
§§ 17450–17463 · 14 sections
- § 17450 As used in this chapter, “nonresident” means a person who is not a resident of this State at the time the accident or collision occurs.
- § 17451 The acceptance by a nonresident of the rights and privileges conferred upon him by this code or any operation by himself or agent of a motor vehicle anywhere…
- § 17452 Where the nonresident has died prior to the commencement of an action brought pursuant to this article, service of process shall be made on the executor or…
- § 17453 The acceptance of rights and privileges under this code or any operation of a motor vehicle anywhere within this state as specified in Section 17451 shall be a…
- § 17454 Service of process shall be made by leaving one copy of the summons and complaint in the hands of the director or in his office at Sacramento or by mailing…
- § 17455 A notice of service and a copy of the summons and complaint shall be forthwith sent by registered mail by the plaintiff or his attorney to the defendant.…
- § 17456 Proof of compliance with Section 17455 shall be made in the event of service by mail by affidavit of the plaintiff or his attorney showing said mailing,…
- § 17457 The court in which the action is pending may order such continuances as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to defend the action.
- § 17458 The director shall keep a record of all process served upon him under this article which record shall show the day and hour of service.
- § 17459 The acceptance by a resident of this state of a certificate of ownership or a certificate of registration of any motor vehicle or any renewal thereof, issued…
- § 17460 The acceptance or retention by a resident of this state of a driver’s license issued pursuant to the provisions of this code, shall constitute the consent of…
- § 17461 In the event summons is served outside of this state, pursuant to Sections 17459 and 17460, it may be served and proof of service shall be made, in the manner…
- § 17462 In the event of service outside the State, the person so served shall have 60 days in which to appear in the action in which the summons is issued.
- § 17463 Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 351 of the Code of Civil Procedure to the contrary, when summons may be personally served upon a person as provided…