California § 488.470 - Unless another method of attachment is provided by this article, to attach an acc
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§ 488.470. Unless another method of attachment is provided by this article, to attach an acc
(a) Unless another method of attachment is provided by this article, to attach an account receivable or general intangible, the levying officer shall personally serve a copy of the writ of attachment and a notice of attachment on the account debtor. (b) If an attachment is made under subdivision (a) and payments on the account receivable or general intangible are made to a person other than the defendant (whether pursuant to a security agreement, assignment for collection, or otherwise), the levying officer shall, if so instructed by the plaintiff, personally serve a copy of the writ of attachment and a notice of attachment on such third person. Service of the copy of the writ and notice of attachment on the third person is an attachment of any amounts owed to the defendant by the third person.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 488.470
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 488.470 cover?
Section 488.470 ("Unless another method of attachment is provided by this article, to attach an acc") 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.
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