California Codes, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP, Part 3 — Of Special Proceedings of a Civil Nature, Title 1 — Of Writs of Review, Mandate, and Prohibition, Chapter 2 — Writ of Mandate, Section 1096
The writ must be served in the same manner as a summons in a civil action, except when otherwise expressly directed by order of the Court. Service upon a majority of the members of any Board or body, is service upon the Board or body, whether at the time of the service the Board or body was in session or not.
Notes
Requires a writ to be served in the same manner as a summons in a civil action unless the court expressly orders a different method. Service on a majority of the members of a board or body constitutes service on the board or body itself, whether or not it is in session when service occurs.
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