Section 6512. Service of summons  


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  • A notice of pendency is effective only if,
      within  thirty days after filing, a summons is served upon the defendant
      or first publication of  the  summons  against  the  defendant  is  made
      pursuant  to  an order and publication is subsequently completed. If the
      defendant dies within thirty days after filing and before the summons is
      served upon him or publication is completed,  the  notice  is  effective
      only  if the summons is served upon his executor or administrator within
      sixty days after letters are issued.