California Codes, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP, Part 2 — Of Civil Actions, Title 10 — Actions in Particular Cases, Chapter 4.5 — Special Actions and Proceedings to Clear Title, Article 1 — Identity of Person in Chain of Title, Section 770.040
(a) The proceeding may be brought by a subsequent owner of the property by filing a petition with the court.
(b) At any time before the date fixed for the hearing of the petition, any person interested in the property may answer the petition and deny any of the matters contained therein.
Notes
Allows a subsequent owner of the property to start the proceeding by filing a petition with the court. Any person interested in the property may answer the petition and deny any matter it contains, but the answer must be filed before the date set for the petition hearing.
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