CHAPTER 3. Actions for the Recovery of Real Property, and Other Provisions Relating to Actions Concerning Real Property [740. - 749.5.]

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP 3.

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Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 740. Section 740.

In an action for the recovery of property, where the plaintiff shows a right to recover at the time the action was commenced, but it appears that his right has terminated during the pendency of the action, the verdict and judgment must be according to the fact, and the plaintiff may recover damages for withholding the property.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 741. Section 741.

(a) As used in this section, “good faith improver” has the meaning given that term by Section 871.1. (b) When damages are claimed for withholding the property recovered, and improvements have been made on the property by a defendant or his predecessor in interest as a good faith improver, the amount by which such improvements enhance the value of the land must be allowed as a setoff against such damages.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 742. Section 742.

The Court in which an action is pending for the recovery of real property, or for damages for an injury thereto, or a Judge thereof may, on motion, upon notice by either party for good cause shown, grant an order allowing to such party the right to enter upon the property and make survey and measurement thereof, and of any tunnels, shafts, or drifts therein, for the purpose of the action, even though entry for such purpose has to be made through other lands belonging to parties to the action.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 743. Section 743.

The order must describe the property, and a copy thereof must be served on the owner or occupant; and thereupon such party may enter upon the property, with necessary surveyors and assistants, and make such survey and measurement; but if any unnecessary injury be done to the property he is liable therefor.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 744. Section 744.

A mortgage of real property shall not be deemed a conveyance, whatever its terms, so as to enable the owner of the mortgage to recover possession of the real property without a foreclosure and sale.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 745. Section 745.

The court may, by injunction, on good cause shown, restrain the party in possession from doing any act to the injury of real property: (a) During the foreclosure of a mortgage on the property. (b) After levy on the property and before the possession of the property is transferred pursuant to sale under the levy.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 746. Section 746.

When real property has been sold pursuant to a levy, the purchaser of the property, or any person who has succeeded to the interest of the purchaser, may recover damages from the person causing the injury for injury to the property after levy and before possession is delivered to the purchaser or the person who has succeeded to the interest of the purchaser.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 747. Section 747.

An action for the recovery of real property against a person in possession cannot be prejudiced by any alienation made by such person, either before or after the commencement of the action.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 748. Section 748.

In actions respecting mining claims, proof must be admitted of the customs, usages, or regulations established and in force at the bar or diggings embracing such claim; and such customs, usages, or regulations, when not in conflict with the laws of this State, must govern the decision of the action.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 749. Section 749.

(a) In an action for damages by a homeowner or trustor against a beneficiary of a trust deed on real property consisting of a single-family residence containing not more than four dwelling units, or against an assignee or successor in interest thereof, wherein it is established the trust deed was forged in whole or in part by the beneficiary, judgment may be entered for three times the amount at which the actual damages are assessed. (b) An assignee or successor in interest of a beneficiary or a transferee of a prior assignee or of a prior successor in interest shall not be subject to treble damages unless it is established that the person purchased or obtained the deed of trust with actual knowledge of the forgery of the deed of trust. (c) This section shall not apply to any person who does not purchase and sell four or more deeds of trust in any calendar year. (d) This section shall not limit or affect the availability of punitive damages, if any, to the injured party. (e) This section shall apply to any action filed on or after July 1, 1983, provided that any action filed prior to the effective date of this section is pending at that time in the court of original jurisdiction.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 749.5. Section 749.5.

(a) In an action for damages by an assignee or a successor in interest against a beneficiary of a trust deed on real property consisting of a single-family residence containing not more than four dwelling units, wherein it is established the trust deed was forged in whole or in part by the beneficiary, judgment may be entered for three times the amount at which the actual damages are assessed. (b) This section shall not apply to any person who does not purchase and sell four or more deeds of trust in any calendar year. (c) This section shall not limit or affect the availability of punitive damages, if any, to the injured party. (d) This section shall apply to any action filed on or after January 1, 1984.

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