4.28.020 - Jurisdiction acquired, when.
Jurisdiction acquired, when.
From the time of the commencement of the action by service of summons, or by the filing of a complaint, or as otherwise provided, the court is deemed to have acquired jurisdiction and to have control of all subsequent proceedings.
[1984 c 76 Β§ 2; 1895 c 86 Β§ 4; 1893 c 127 Β§ 15; RRS Β§ 238.]
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