Title 9. Enforcement of Judgments · Division 3 · Chapter 4. Judgment for Sale of Property · Enacted 1982 · no amendments on record · Last verified July 28, 2026
In one sentenceSection 716.010 lets a judgment for sale of real or personal property be enforced through a writ of sale under § 712.010, adding a description of the property to be sold and requiring a certified copy of the judgment to accompany the writ delivered to the levying officer.
(a)A judgment for sale of real or personal property may be enforced by a writ of sale issued pursuant to Section 712.010.
(b)In addition to the information required by Section 712.020, the writ of sale shall contain a description of the property to be sold in satisfaction of the judgment for sale.
(c)The writ of sale delivered to the levying officer shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the judgment for sale.
Plain-English Summary
This section opens Chapter 4's procedure for judgments ordering property sold rather than delivered or possessed. The writ of sale is the same general writ authorized by § 712.010 and carrying § 712.020's baseline content, but it adds a description of the property the judgment orders sold.
One extra formality applies here that doesn't appear in the possession chapters: the writ delivered to the levying officer must come with a certified copy of the judgment for sale itself, giving the officer direct confirmation of what the court ordered.
Frequently Asked Questions
What writ enforces a judgment ordering property sold?
A writ of sale, issued under § 712.010 and carrying the general information § 712.020 requires.
What extra content does the writ of sale need?
A description of the property to be sold in satisfaction of the judgment.
What must accompany the writ of sale to the levying officer?
A certified copy of the judgment for sale.
Amendment History
Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.
Source & verification. Section text is reproduced verbatim from
the Deering's California Codes Annotated / vLex. Enacted by the California Legislature.
Last verified July 28, 2026.
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