{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"512.120","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 512.120","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 7. OTHER PROVISIONAL REMEDIES IN CIVIL ACTIONS [501. - 574.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Claim and Delivery of Personal Property [511.010. - 516.050.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-7/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Writ of Possession [512.010. - 512.120.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-7/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 526.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If the plaintiff fails to recover judgment in the action, he shall redeliver the property to the defendant and be liable for all damages sustained by the defendant which are proximately caused by operation of the temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, if any, the levy of the writ of possession, and the loss of possession of the property pursuant to levy of the writ of possession or in compliance with an order issued under Section <a href=\"/ccp/512.070\">512.070</a>.</p>","text":"If the plaintiff fails to recover judgment in the action, he shall redeliver the property to the defendant and be liable for all damages sustained by the defendant which are proximately caused by operation of the temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, if any, the levy of the writ of possession, and the loss of possession of the property pursuant to levy of the writ of possession or in compliance with an order issued under Section 512.070.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/writ-of-possession-512-120","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}