California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 996.140

Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.

If the principal does not give a sufficient substitute surety within the time ordered by the court or such longer time as the surety consents to, all rights obtained by giving the original bond immediately cease and the court shall upon ex parte motion so order.

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Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 996.140 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/ccp/part-2-of-civil-actions/title-14-of-miscellaneous-provisions/chapter-2-bonds-and-undertakings/article-11-release-or-substitution-of-sureties-on-bond-given-in-action-or-proceeding/section-996.140

Other sections in Article 11 - Release or Substitution of Sureties on Bond Given in Action or Proceeding

§ 996.110§ 996.120§ 996.130§ 996.140§ 996.150

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