At the hearing of an application for appointment of a receiver on notice or at the hearing for confirmation of an ex parte appointment, each party appearing may, at the time of the hearing, suggest in writing one or more persons for appointment or substitution as receiver, stating the reasons. A party’s suggestion is without prejudice to its objection to the appointment or confirmation of a receiver.
Rule 3.1177.Nomination of receivers
Division 11. Law and Motion · Chapter 3. Provisional and Injunctive Relief · Article 5. Receiverships · Last amended 2007 · Last verified July 29, 2026
In one sentenceRule 3.1177 lets any party at a receiver appointment or confirmation hearing suggest, in writing and with reasons, a specific person to serve as receiver, without giving up the right to object to having a receiver appointed at all.
Full Text of Rule 3.1177
Plain-English Summary
A receivership does not have to go to whoever the original applicant proposed. This rule gives every party at the appointment hearing, or at the later hearing to confirm an ex parte appointment, a chance to put forward a candidate of their own — in writing, with reasons for the choice.
Making that suggestion does not cost a party anything else. A party can propose a specific person to serve while still preserving a broader objection to having any receiver appointed or confirmed at all — the two positions are not in tension under this rule.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can a party propose a receiver candidate?
At the hearing on the receiver application, whether it proceeds on notice, or at the later hearing to confirm an ex parte appointment.
Does suggesting a candidate mean a party agrees a receiver should be appointed?
No. A party can nominate someone while still preserving its objection to the appointment or confirmation itself.
Does the suggestion have to be in writing?
Yes, along with the reasons behind the proposed choice.
Amendment History
Rule 3.1177 renumbered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as rule 353 effective January 1, 1984; previously amended and renumbered as rule 1902 effective January 1, 2002.
Source & verification. Rule text is reproduced verbatim from
the Judicial Council of California. Adopted by the Judicial Council of California.
Last verified July 29, 2026.
· Official source
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