California § 685.040 - The judgment creditor is entitled to the reasonable and necessary costs of enforc
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 685.040 — The judgment creditor is entitled to the reasonable and necessary costs of enforc, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 685.040. The judgment creditor is entitled to the reasonable and necessary costs of enforc
The judgment creditor is entitled to the reasonable and necessary costs of enforcing a judgment. Attorneyâs fees incurred in enforcing a judgment are not included in costs collectible under this title unless otherwise provided by law. Attorneyâs fees incurred in enforcing a judgment are included as costs collectible under this title if the underlying judgment includes an award of attorneyâs fees to the judgment creditor pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (10) of subdivision (a) of Section 1033.5.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 685.040
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 685.040 cover?
Section 685.040 ("The judgment creditor is entitled to the reasonable and necessary costs of enforc") 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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