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2011 California Code
Code of Civil Procedure
PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307 - 1062.20]
ARTICLE 2. Writ of Possession
Section 512.070


CA Civ Pro Code § 512.070 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

If a writ of possession is issued, the court may also issue an order directing the defendant to transfer possession of the property to the plaintiff. Such order shall contain a notice to the defendant that failure to turn over possession of such property to plaintiff may subject the defendant to being held in contempt of court.

(Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 145.)

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