When it is admitted by the pleadings, or shown upon the examination of a party to the action, that he or she has in his or her possession, or under his or her control, any money or other thing capable of delivery, which, being the subject of litigation, is held by him or her as trustee for another party, or which belongs or which is due to another party or which should, under the circumstances of the case be held by the court pending final disposition of the action, the court may order the same, upon motion, to be deposited in court or delivered to such party, upon those conditions that may be just, subject to the further direction of the
court.
Other Provisional Remedies in Civil ActionsDeposit in Court
Section § 572
If it's clear that someone involved in a lawsuit has money or something else that belongs to another person, or is being held for someone else, the court can order them to hold onto it, deposit it with the court, or give it to the rightful owner during the case. This can happen if the person admits they have it or during their testimony. The court decides based on what seems fair.
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Section § 573
When any money is submitted to the court as part of legal proceedings under this chapter, it must be placed into the court's treasury following specific rules outlined in another section of the Government Code.
Whenever money is paid into or deposited in the court under this chapter, it shall be deposited with the court’s treasury as provided in Section 68084 of the Government Code.
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Section § 574
This law says that if a court orders someone to deposit or deliver money or something else and that person doesn't follow the order, the court can not only punish them but also order the sheriff or marshal to step in and make sure the money or item is delivered as instructed.
Whenever, in the exercise of its authority, a court has ordered the deposit or delivery of money, or other thing, and the order is disobeyed, the court, beside punishing the disobedience, may make an order requiring the sheriff or marshal to take the money, or thing, and deposit or deliver it in conformity with the direction of the court.
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