Code Civ. Proc., § 492.040 · Chapter 12. Nonresident Attachment
Code Civ. Proc., § 492.040
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Notwithstanding Sections 487.010 and 487.020, a writ of attachment issued under this chapter may be levied upon any property of a defendant for which a method of levy is provided by Article 2 (commencing with Section 488.300) of Chapter 8. However, after the defendant has filed a general appearance in the action, only nonexempt property of the defendant may be levied upon and property previously levied upon which is exempt under Section 487.020 shall be released upon order of the court.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1198, Sec. 59. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 70 of Ch. 1198.
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