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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 20Ch. 6Art. 9§ 55653 Processor Lien Foreclosure Actions

§ 55653 Processor Lien Foreclosure Actions

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 55653 Processor Lien Foreclosure Actions

Key Takeaways

  • •If the boss or the people who make stuff sue the people who handle the stuff to get their money back, the court can put all these cases together.
  • •The court can make everyone involved in the problem part of the same case.
  • •The judge will decide if the amount of money each person is asking for is fair and correct.

Example

Imagine a group of farmers sue a company that processes their crops because they didn't get paid. Another group of farmers also sue the same company for the same reason.

The court can combine both cases into one big case. All the farmers and the processing company will be part of this big case. The judge will then decide if the amount of money each farmer is asking for is fair.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 55653 Processor Lien Foreclosure Actions

All actions filed by the director or producers against any processor for the foreclosure of the liens or other security which are provided for in this article may be consolidated by the court and all persons that are necessary to a determination of such action may be made parties to such actions. Any judgment which is rendered shall determine the lawfulness of the amount of each claim as represented by the pleadings. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

judgmentforeclosureterminationlienclaimdirectorsecurity

Related Statutes

  • § 55648 Lien Preservation After Judgment
  • § 55650 Processor Lien Release Conditions
  • § 55634 Farm Product Processor Liens
  • § 55635 Producer Lien Attachment Rules
  • § 55636 Producer Lien Enforcement Duration

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 55653.
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