Cal. CCP § 1268.220
This is the official text of Cal. CCP § 1268.220, part of California’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in California courts, including filing deadlines, discovery, and judgments.
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Official statutory text
(a) The plaintiff shall serve a copy of the order for possession upon each defendant and his attorney, either personally or by mail:
(1) At least 30 days prior to the date possession is to be taken of property lawfully occupied by a person dwelling thereon or by a farm or business operation.
(2) At least 10 days prior to the date possession is to be taken in any case not covered by paragraph (1).
(b) A single service upon or mailing to one of several persons having a common business or residence address is sufficient.
(1) At least 30 days prior to the date possession is to be taken of property lawfully occupied by a person dwelling thereon or by a farm or business operation.
(2) At least 10 days prior to the date possession is to be taken in any case not covered by paragraph (1).
(b) A single service upon or mailing to one of several persons having a common business or residence address is sufficient.
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