Code Civ. Proc., § 700.110 · Article 4. Methods of Levy
Code Civ. Proc., § 700.110
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) To levy upon an instrument, the levying officer shall:
(1) If the instrument is in the possession of the judgment debtor, take the instrument into custody.
(2) If the instrument is in the possession of a third person, personally serve a copy of the writ of execution and a notice of levy on the third person.
(b) If the levying officer obtains custody of the instrument, the levying officer shall, if the judgment creditor so instructs, serve a copy of the writ of execution and a notice of levy on the obligor. Service shall be made personally or by mail.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.
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