California Code of Civil Procedure

§ 1255.010

CCP § 1255.010 Effective Jan 1, 2002Title 7 · Part 3 · Ch. 6 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)At any time before entry of judgment, the plaintiff may deposit with the State Treasury the probable amount of compensation, based on an appraisal, that will be awarded in the proceeding. The appraisal upon which the deposit is based shall be one that satisfies the requirements of subdivision (b). The deposit may be made whether or not the plaintiff applies for an order for possession or intends to do so.

(b)Before making a deposit under this section, the plaintiff shall have an expert qualified to express an opinion as to the value of the property (1) make an appraisal of the property and (2) prepare a written statement of, or summary of the basis for, the appraisal. The statement or summary shall contain detail sufficient to indicate clearly the basis for the appraisal, including, but not limited to, all of the following information:

(A)The date of valuation, highest and best use, and applicable zoning of the property.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 428, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2002.