A summons may be served on a minor by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint to his parent, guardian, conservator, or similar fiduciary, or, if no such person can be found with reasonable diligence, to any person having the care or control of such minor or with whom he resides or by whom he is employed, and to the minor if he is at least 12 years of age.

(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 579.)

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Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 416.60

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Code of Civil Procedure 17
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.