DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS 3274-9566›PART 6. WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT 8000-9566›TITLE 2. PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT 8160-8848›CHAPTER 4. Mechanics Lien 8400-8494›ARTICLE 7. Release Order 8480-8488
§ 8488
California Civil Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
(a) At the hearing both (1) the petition and (2) the issue of compliance with the service and date for hearing requirements of this article are deemed controverted by the claimant. The petitioner has the initial burden of producing evidence on those matters. The petitioner has the burden of proof as to the issue of compliance with the service and date for hearing requirements of this article. The claimant has the burden of proof as to the validity of the lien.
(b) If judgment is in favor of the petitioner, the court shall order the property released from the claim of lien.
(c) The prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees.
(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
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