California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC

RTC §983: Property in litigation in possession of a county treasurer, court, county clerk, or receiver shall be assessed to the officer in possession, and the taxes shall be paid under the direction of the cour

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Property held by county officials or court receivers during litigation is taxed to the officer possessing it, with taxes paid as the court directs.

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Property in litigation in possession of a county treasurer, court, county clerk, or receiver shall be assessed to the officer in possession, and the taxes shall be paid under the direction of the court.

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