California § 873.770 - Where the purchaser is a party or lienholder entitled to a share of the proceeds

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 873.770 — Where the purchaser is a party or lienholder entitled to a share of the proceeds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 873.770. Where the purchaser is a party or lienholder entitled to a share of the proceeds

Where the purchaser is a party or lienholder entitled to a share of the proceeds of sale, the referee may: (a) Take the purchaser’s receipt for so much of the proceeds of sale as belongs to the purchaser. (b) Take security, or other arrangement satisfactory to the referee, for payment of amounts which are or may become due from the purchaser on account of the expenses of sale, general costs of the action, and costs of the reference.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 873.770

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 873.770 cover?

Section 873.770 ("Where the purchaser is a party or lienholder entitled to a share of the proceeds") 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 § 873.770?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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