California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
CCP §724.040: If an abstract of a money judgment has been recorded with the recorder of any county and the judgment is satisfied, the judgment creditor shall immediately do both of the following: (a) File an acknow
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If an abstract of a money judgment has been recorded with the recorder of any county and the judgment is satisfied, the judgment creditor shall immediately do both of the following: (a) File an acknowledgment of satisfaction of judgment with the court. (b) Serve an acknowledgment of satisfaction of judgment on the judgment debtor. Service shall be made personally or by mail.
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