TOPA GROUP LNC. vs PERFORMANCE HOME AUTOMATION LNC.
Motion for Order Authorizing Petitioner to Serve Respondent by Publication
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2025CLPA056681: TOPA GROUP LNC. vs PERFORMANCE HOME AUTOMATION LNC. 07/21/2026 in Department 41 Motion for Order Authorizing Petitioner to Serve Respondent by Publication
Petitioner TOPA Group Inc.s Moton for an Order to Serve Respondent Performance Home Automation, Inc. by Publication is DENIED.
If the entity has no California agent (e.g., it is a foreign corporation not doing business in California), service must be in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure section 415.30 and sections 416.10416.40, which allow service by:
• Mail to the entitys registered agent in its home state (if it has one there). • Hand delivery to the entitys principal place of business in its home state. • Service by publication if no agent or address is known.
Here, there is no indication that service by mail was attempted. Accordingly, the motion is denied.
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