{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"720.350","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 720.350","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 9. ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS [680.010. - 724.260.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-9"},{"name":"DIVISION 4. THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AND RELATED PROCEDURES [720.010. - 720.800.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-9/division-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Hearing on Third-Party Claim [720.310. - 720.430.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-9/division-4/chapter-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2.   Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) Subject to the power of the court to permit an amendment in the interest of justice:</p><p>(1) The third-party claim constitutes the pleading of the third person.</p><p>(2) In the case of a third-party claim by a secured party, the creditor’s statement constitutes the pleading of the creditor.</p><p>(b) A third-party claim of ownership, right to possession, or a lien, shall be deemed controverted by the creditor.</p>","text":"(a) Subject to the power of the court to permit an amendment in the interest of justice: (1) The third-party claim constitutes the pleading of the third person. (2) In the case of a third-party claim by a secured party, the creditor’s statement constitutes the pleading of the creditor. (b) A third-party claim of ownership, right to possession, or a lien, shall be deemed controverted by the creditor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/hearing-on-third-party-claim-720-350","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}