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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 3Ch. 3Art. 1§ 515 Claimant Bond Requirement

§ 515 Claimant Bond Requirement

Harbors and Navigation Code·California
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§ 515 Claimant Bond Requirement

Before a judge can give an order, the person asking for it must give the court a bond that’s worth twice the value of the property or money involved, and the bond stays in force for three years to cover any damages.

Key Takeaways

  • •The judge must ask for a bond before making an order.
  • •The bond must be twice the value of the property or money at stake.
  • •The bond is filed with the court clerk and stays active for three years to cover any damages that might be awarded.

Example

A person wants the court to order the sale of a piece of land that belongs to someone else.

The judge will first ask that person to give a bond worth double the land’s value. If later the land’s true owner sues and wins damages, the bond will pay those damages for up to three years after it was filed.

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

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§ 515 Claimant Bond Requirement

Before making the order, the judge shall require from the claimant a bond to the people to be approved by the judge and filed with the clerk of the court, in a penalty double the value of the property or proceeds. The bond shall be conditioned upon the payment of all damages that may be recovered against the claimant or the claimant’s representatives, within three years after its date, by any person establishing title to the property or proceeds. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 511. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

bondpenalty double the valuepayment of all damagesthree years

Related Statutes

  • § 516 Bond Forfeiture Prosecution Order
  • § 280 Vessel Meeting Navigation Rules
  • § 281 Vessel Collision Avoidance Rules
  • § 282 Sailing Vessel Right Of Way
  • § 283 Steam Vessel Channel Navigation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 515.
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