DIVISION 9. CIVIL LIABILITY 17000-17714›CHAPTER 1. Civil Liability of Owners and Operators of Vehicles 17000-17463›ARTICLE 4. Service of Process 17450-17463

§ 17457

California Vehicle Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The court in which the action is pending may order such continuances as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to defend the action.

(Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)

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