A summons may be served on a person not otherwise specified in this article by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint to such person or to a person authorized by him to receive service of process.

(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1610.)

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Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 416.90

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Code of Civil Procedure 17
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.