§ 1268.220

Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.
(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.

Other sections in Article 3 - Possession After Judgment

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