California § 55649 - In an action that is filed by any such lien claimant, the defendant processor may

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 55649 — In an action that is filed by any such lien claimant, the defendant processor may, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 55649. In an action that is filed by any such lien claimant, the defendant processor may

In an action that is filed by any such lien claimant, the defendant processor may file with the court in which the action is pending a surety bond in an amount that is sufficient to cover the demand of plaintiff’s complaint, including the costs, whereupon the court may order the release of a portion or the whole of any product or processed product upon which the lien of plaintiff has attached.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 55649

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 55649 cover?

Section 55649 ("In an action that is filed by any such lien claimant, the defendant processor may") 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 § 55649?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 55649" (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 § 55649 apply to my situation?

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