California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §727: If there be surplus money remaining, after payment of the amount due on the mortgage, lien, or incumbrance, with costs, the Court may cause the same to be paid to the person entitled to it, and in the

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A court may direct that surplus money remaining after paying off a mortgage, lien, or other debt and court costs be paid to the person legally entitled to it.

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If there be surplus money remaining, after payment of the amount due on the mortgage, lien, or incumbrance, with costs, the Court may cause the same to be paid to the person entitled to it, and in the meantime may direct it to be deposited in Court.

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