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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
To execute the writ of sale, the levying officer shall:
(a) Levy upon the property described in the writ of sale in the manner prescribed by Article 4 (commencing with Section 700.010) of Chapter 3 of Division 2 for levy under a writ of execution.
(b) Except as otherwise ordered by the court, give notice of sale and sell the property described in the writ of sale in the manner prescribed by Article 6 (commencing with Section 701.510) of Chapter 3 of Division 2 for giving notice and selling under a writ of execution.
(c) Apply the proceeds of the sale of the property in conformity with the judgment for sale.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 716.020 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/code-of-civil-procedure/ccp-sect-716-020/
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