California § 489.420 - If a defendant appeals and the enforcement of the judgment against the defendant
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 489.420 — If a defendant appeals and the enforcement of the judgment against the defendant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 489.420. If a defendant appeals and the enforcement of the judgment against the defendant
If a defendant appeals and the enforcement of the judgment against the defendant is stayed by the filing of a sufficient undertaking on appeal as provided by this code, all property of the defendant which has been attached in the action shall be released from the attachment upon the failure of the respondent to object to the undertaking within the time prescribed by statute or, if an objection is made, upon a determination that the undertaking is sufficient.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 489.420
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 489.420 cover?
Section 489.420 ("If a defendant appeals and the enforcement of the judgment against the defendant") 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 § 489.420?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 489.420 apply to my situation?
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