California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
CCP §872.620: To the extent necessary to grant the relief sought or other appropriate relief, the court shall upon adequate proof ascertain the state of the title to the property.
What this law says, in plain English
A court may determine property ownership rights when needed to provide the relief requested in a civil case.
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To the extent necessary to grant the relief sought or other appropriate relief, the court shall upon adequate proof ascertain the state of the title to the property.
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