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CCP § 583.220

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
  2. PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]
  3. TITLE 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS [577. - 674.]
  4. CHAPTER 1.5. Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution [583.110. - 583.430.]
  5. ARTICLE 2. Mandatory Time for Service of Summons [583.210. - 583.250.]

The time within which service must be made pursuant to this article does not apply if the defendant enters into a stipulation in writing or does another act that constitutes a general appearance in the action. For the purpose of this section none of the following constitutes a general appearance in the action:

(a) A stipulation pursuant to Section 583.230 extending the time within which service must be made.

(b) A motion to dismiss made pursuant to this chapter, whether joined with a motion to quash service or a motion to set aside a default judgment, or otherwise.

(c) An extension of time to plead after a motion to dismiss made pursuant to this chapter.

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