Humphrey v. Bewley
The court addressed important issues in California probate law.
Date Filed: September 29, 2021
Case Name: Humphrey v. Bewley
Case Number: E074339
Court: California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two
(‘The court holds that an order granting a motion to quash service of summons is appealable and that service by publication is invalid when the published notice identifies the real‑property only by assessor’s parcel number rather than by legal description or street address. Accordingly, the trial court’s order quashing service is reversed as to the estate administrator (who made a general appearance and is therefore subject to personal jurisdiction) but affirmed for the other defendants, and the court affirms the vacatur of the default judgment. This decision sharpens the statutory requirements for proper service by publication in quiet‑title and probate actions and confirms that a general appearance subjects a party to jurisdiction even when service is defective.’, ‘77e6ac3b’)
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