Cal. CCP § 485.530
This is the official text of Cal. CCP § 485.530, part of California’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in California courts, including filing deadlines, discovery, and judgments.
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Official statutory text
(a) The application shall be supported by an affidavit showing both of the following:
(1) The plaintiff would suffer great or irreparable injury (within the meaning of Section 485.010) if the issuance of the writ of attachment were delayed until the matter could be heard on notice.
(2) The property sought to be attached is not exempt from attachment.
(b) The affidavit in support of the showing required by paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) may be based on the affiant’s information and belief.
(1) The plaintiff would suffer great or irreparable injury (within the meaning of Section 485.010) if the issuance of the writ of attachment were delayed until the matter could be heard on notice.
(2) The property sought to be attached is not exempt from attachment.
(b) The affidavit in support of the showing required by paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) may be based on the affiant’s information and belief.
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