ARTICLE 3. Procedure for Obtaining Additional Writs [485.510. - 485.540.]

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP 3.

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Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 485.510. Section 485.510.

At any time after a right to attach order and writ of attachment have been issued under Article 2 (commencing with Section 485.210), the plaintiff may apply for an additional writ of attachment under this article by filing an application with the court in which the action is brought.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 485.520. Section 485.520.

The application shall be executed under oath and shall include all of the following: (a) A statement that the plaintiff has been issued a right to attach order and writ of attachment pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 485.210) in the action. (b) A statement of the amount to be secured by the attachment under the right to attach order. (c) A description of the property to be attached under the writ of attachment and a statement that the plaintiff is informed and believes that the property is not exempt from attachment. The description shall satisfy the requirements of Section 484.020. (d) A statement showing that the requirement of Section 485.010 has been satisfied.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 485.530. Section 485.530.

(a) The application shall be supported by an affidavit showing both of the following: (1) The plaintiff would suffer great or irreparable injury (within the meaning of Section 485.010) if the issuance of the writ of attachment were delayed until the matter could be heard on notice. (2) The property sought to be attached is not exempt from attachment. (b) The affidavit in support of the showing required by paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) may be based on the affiant’s information and belief.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 485.540. Section 485.540.

The court shall examine the application and supporting affidavit and shall order a writ of attachment to be issued upon the filing of an undertaking as provided by Sections 489.210 and 489.220, if it finds all of the following: (a) A right to attach order has been issued in the action pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 485.210). (b) The affidavit accompanying the application shows that the property sought to be attached, or the portion thereof to be specified in the writ, is not exempt from attachment. (c) The plaintiff will suffer great or irreparable injury (within the meaning of Section 485.010) if issuance of the writ of attachment is delayed until the matter can be heard on notice.

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