California § 116170 - If it appears from the complaint in the action that the property on which the lie
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 116170 — If it appears from the complaint in the action that the property on which the lie, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 116170. If it appears from the complaint in the action that the property on which the lie
If it appears from the complaint in the action that the property on which the lien is to be foreclosed is likely to be removed from the jurisdiction of the court, the court may appoint a receiver to take possession of the property and hold it while the action is pending or until the defendant executes and files a bond, conditioned for the payment of any judgment that may be recovered against the defendant in the action and of all costs.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 116170
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 116170 cover?
Section 116170 ("If it appears from the complaint in the action that the property on which the lie") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 116170?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 116170" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 116170 apply to my situation?
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