Code of Civil Procedure section 720.350

(a)

Subject to the power of the court to permit an amendment in the interest of justice:

(1)

The third-party claim constitutes the pleading of the third person.

(2)

In the case of a third-party claim by a secured party, the creditor’s statement constitutes the pleading of the creditor.

(b)

A third-party claim of ownership, right to possession, or a lien, shall be deemed controverted by the creditor.

Source: Section 720.350, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=720.­350.­ (updated Jul. 1, 1983; accessed Jun. 16, 2025).

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