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Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 495 — Actions Against Vessels

Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 495

Type
Statute
Source
California Harbors and Navigation Code
Jurisdiction
California
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

In any action brought pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the complaint shall designate the vessel by name, and shall be verified by the oath of the plaintiff, or someone on his behalf.

Citator

Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 495 — Actions Against Vessels is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

In any action brought pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the complaint shall designate the vessel by name, and shall be verified by the oath of the plaintiff, or someone on his behalf.

The summons and copy of the complaint shall be served on the owners if they can be found; otherwise, they may be served on the master, mate, or person having charge of the vessel.