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PETITION TO RELEASE MECHANICS’ LIEN
Removing an Expired Mechanics’ Lien
Disclaimer: This guide is intended as general information only. Your case may have factors
requiring different procedures or forms. The information and instructions are provided for use in
the Sacramento County Superior Court. Please keep in mind that each court may have different
requirements. If you need further assistance, consult an attorney.
FORMS
Prior to filing the petition, the owner must send a formal demand for release. A
customizable version of this form may be downloaded here:
 Demand for Release of Mechanics' Lien
There is no Judicial Council form for this procedure. Instead, the relevant documents
must be typed on 28-line pleading paper. A customizable template may be downloaded
from this link:
 Petition for Release of Property from Lien
 Notice of Hearing on Petition for Release of Property from Lien
 [Proposed] Order Releasing Lien
 Proof of Service of Petition for Release of Mechanics’ Lien by Mail
In addition, one Judicial Council form is required for all new civil cases, including this
petition:
 Civil Case Cover Sheet (CM-010)
BACKGROUND
Contractors and subcontractors can record mechanics’ liens against a piece of real
property for work they do on that property. Although the lien automatically becomes
invalid if the claimant does not foreclose within 90 days of recording, the lien will still
appear on the title until it is released in writing or by court order.
If the contractor does not release the lien upon request, the owner of the property may
petition the court for a release order (also called expunging the lien). California Civil
Code §§ 8480-8488. The court will award the prevailing party his or her reasonable
attorneys’ fees, so you may wish to hire an attorney to do this. Cal. Civ. Code § 8488(c).
If you choose to file this petition without an attorney, this guide outlines the steps, and
includes sample forms and instructions.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
STEP 1: CONTACT THE LIEN CLAIMANT AND REQUEST VOLUNTARY RELEASE
OF LIEN
Mail the lien claimant a written demand to remove the lien. Send the request by
registered or certified mail, express mail, or overnight delivery. Send it to the claimant’s
address as shown on any of the following: (1) the preliminary 20-day notice, (2) the
records of the Contractor State License Board, (3) the contract on which the lien is
based, or (4) the claim of lien itself.
The written request must include the information specified in Cal. Civil Code § 8482.
You can download a form that meets the requirements from our website:
http://bit.ly/1qpbFEX. You can include a blank Release of Mechanics’ Lien (available on
our website at http://www.saclaw.org/pages/forms-page.aspx) to make it easy for the
claimant.
Keep a copy of your letter and the certification or receipt as proof of your request. You
will attach this to your petition if the claimant does not voluntarily remove the lien. If you
are unable to find the claimant, you will need to prove that.
You must wait at least 10 days after mailing before filing your petition, to give the lien
claimant time to comply.
STEP 2: PREPARE THE REQUIRED COURT PLEADINGS
There are no fill-in-the-blanks forms for a petition to remove a mechanics’ lien. The Law
Library’s website provides customizable templates for the papers (“pleadings”) you will
need, which contain very specific language, in the required format on 28-line pleading
format. Samples of the required documents, with instructions, can be found at the end
of this guide.
a. Petition for Release of Lien
 (1)
You may download and customize the sample petition from our
website: Petition for Release of Property from Lien (http://bit.ly/1jF5BFr).
(2)
Attach a certified copy of the claim of lien to the petition as “Exhibit
A.” You can get a certified copy from the Recorder’s Office (600 8th St,
Sacramento).
(3)
Sign the petition and attached Verification.
b. Notice of Hearing Customize the form from our website: Notice of Hearing on
Petition for Release of Property from Lien (http://bit.ly/1hOtUfS). Leave the
hearing date, time, and department blank, as this will be determined at filing. This
form may be completed and filed later, but having the Notice of Hearing ready at
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the time of filing will allow the hearing information to be filled in and the Notice of
Hearing to be filed at the same time as the petition.
c. [Proposed] Order Releasing Lien
Customize the form from our website (http://bit.ly/1iOVIDd). When filed, the court
will keep the original and copies pending the hearing.
d. Civil Case Cover Sheet (CM-010)
One Judicial Council form, the Civil Case Cover Sheet (CM-010) is required for
all new cases, including this petition. Download this form from
http://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm.
STEP 3: COPY AND ASSEMBLE THE DOCUMENTS
Make four (4) copies of your documents. One of these copies is to be served on the
claimant; the original and the other three copies are to be filed with the court. Staple
each of the copies, but leave the original unstapled. Sacramento County Superior Court
uses an electronic filing system in which documents are scanned in electronically.
Stapled originals are not accepted because the staple will jam in the scanner, damaging
both the document and the scanner. Note: If you have any exhibits attached to your
petition (such as the certified copy of the claim of lien), Sacramento County Superior
Court requires that the Exhibit pages in one of your three sets of copies be on a rigid
sheet of card stock with a tab identifying the letter of the exhibit on the bottom. Exhibit
pages for the original and other two copies may be on pleading paper with “Exhibit A”
(or “B,” or however the Exhibit is identified) typed on the bottom, above the footer. The
Law Library sells Exhibit Tab card stock for 25¢ each at the Circulation Desk.
STEP 4: FILE DOCUMENTS IN COURT, PAY FILING FEE, AND DETERMINE
HEARING DATE
File your documents at the filing window (do not use the drop box) at Gordon D.
Schaber Courthouse at 720 Ninth Street downtown. Make sure to keep a stamped copy
for yourself and one for the lien claimant. When you file, the clerk will assign you a
department and a hearing within the next 30 days. Fill this in on all copies of the Notice
of Hearing and file the original and three copies of that as well.
At of the date of this Guide there is a $435 filing fee, unless your fees are waived.
Current fees are available on the Sacramento County Superior Court’s website. If you
qualify for a fee waiver, you may file a request with the court. For more information, see
the Step-by-Step guide on Fee Waivers on our website at www.saclaw.org/pages/feewaiver.aspx
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Filing in Person: the clerk should set a hearing department, date and time within
30 days (Cal. Civ. Code § 8486). Because the clerk may have a number of dates
available, be sure to bring your schedule with you so you know which dates you
prefer and are available. Along with the Petition, Decree Releasing Lien, and
Civil Case Cover Sheet (CM-010), you may complete the date, time, and
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department on the Notice of Hearing and file it, or you may file it along with the
Proof of Service later.
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Filing by Mail: when you receive the papers back, the clerk should have assigned
a hearing date within 30 days, and you will receive “endorsed” copies of your
forms returned. Due to the time-sensitive nature of the request, it is preferable to
file these directly with the court rather than by mail.
STEP 5: HAVE THE PETITION AND OTHER DOCUMENTS SERVED
Have someone (NOT YOU) serve a court-stamped copy of the Petition and Decree
Releasing Lien, and a copy of the Notice of Hearing, on the lien claimant. Service must
be complete at least 15 days prior to the date set for hearing. You can either:
a. At least 15 days before the hearing: Have someone personally serve the lien claimant
by hand delivery. Service is complete immediately, so use this if method you’re
almost out of time. Personal service may also be preferable if you have any reason to
believe that mailed notice might not be received by the other party, as it will reduce
the likelihood that it will be claimed by the opposing party that there was no service.
The person who is serving your petition for you must complete a Proof of Personal
Service (POS-020). For more information, see the Step-by-Step guide on our website
at www.saclaw.org/pages/personal-service.aspx. Or,
b. At least 20 days before the hearing: Have someone (NOT YOU) serve the documents
by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. Mail the documents to the
claimant’s address as shown on any of the following: (1) the preliminary 20-day
notice, (2) the records of the Contractor State License Board, (3) the contract on
which the lien is based, or (4) the claim of lien itself. Service is complete on the fifth
day following the day of mailing, so make sure to do this at least 20 days before the
hearing. The person who is serving your petition for you must complete a proof of a
customized Proof of Service of Petition to Release Mechanics Lien by Mail. You may
download a template of this form from our website (http://bit.ly/1eBogTQ). Photocopy
the certificate or return receipt to the Proof of Service, write “Exhibit A” on the bottom
of the copy, and staple the copy to the Proof of Service.
Although service by certified or registered mail sounds appealing, there is always the
risk that the party does not pick up the mail, and can honestly say that service did not
take place, especially if the failure to pick up the mail was due to a reason other than
avoiding service, such as being on a vacation.
File the original Proof of Service, and two copies, with the Court. Make sure this is
done at least a few days before the hearing.
STEP 6: CHECK THE TENTATIVE RULING THE DAY BEFORE THE HEARING
Pursuant to Local Rule 1.06, the court will make a tentative ruling on the merits of your
matter by 2:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing. You may read the tentative ruling
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online or may obtain the tentative ruling over the telephone by calling (916) 874-8142 to
have a deputy clerk will read the ruling to you. For information on how to view the
tentative ruling online, see the Legal Resource Guide on Tentative Rulings on our
website at http://www.saclaw.org/pages/tentative-rulings.aspx.
Closely review the tentative ruling. Since you are asking the Court to issue an order
removing the lien, you are looking for your petition to be “GRANTED.” If the court does
not grant your request, your petition will be “DENIED.” Even if your request is granted,
be sure to read the tentative ruling very carefully, since it may contain other important
information or instructions.
If you are happy with the tentative ruling, you do not need to do anything. You won’t
have to go to court unless ordered to appear in the tentative ruling or unless the other
side calls you and the court between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. the court day before your
hearing date to request an oral argument in front of the judge. If that happens, you
should go to the court hearing and be prepared to argue why your motion should be
granted.
If you are not happy with the tentative ruling, and wish to present arguments in front of
the judge, you must contact the clerk of the assigned department and all opposing
counsel and/or self-represented parties before 4:00 p.m. the court day before the
hearing to let each know that you are requesting oral argument on the motion. If you do
not call the court and all opposing counsel and/or self-represented parties by 4:00 p.m.
on the court day before the hearing, no hearing will be held. If neither you nor the
opposing counsel or self-represented party requests oral argument, the court will simply
make the tentative ruling the order of the court.
STEP 7: ATTEND THE HEARING, IF NECESSARY
If the Tentative Ruling indicates that the petition is granted, and the claimant does not
notify you that s/he plans to appear, you do not need to attend the hearing. The court
will simply adopt the tentative ruling as its final order. Unless the court order indicates
that you will need to submit a new decree, the proposed decree that you submitted will
be signed by the court and sent to you by mail. If your request was denied, and you
wish to present any additional evidence at hearing, you must let the opposing attorney
or self-represented party know you will be arguing, and notify the court before 4:00 p.m.
at the number given in the tentative rulings.
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STEP 8: RECORD THE SIGNED DECREE AT THE COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE
If the judge signs the decree, obtain a certified copy from the court clerk. Record the
certified copy at the County Recorder’s office. This extinguishes the lien.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
On the Web
The Contractors’ State License Board offers a number of useful and informative guides,
pamphlets, and forms for consumers, including:
 What to Do If a Mechanic's Lien has been Filed Against You
http://1.usa.gov/qme2Uk
At the Law Library
California Forms of Pleading and Practice KFC 1010 .A65 C3 (Ready Reference)
§§ 361.32 and 361.163 deal with petitions for the release of mechanics liens.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS GUIDE, OR IF YOU NEED HELP FINDING OR
USING THE MATERIALS LISTED, PLEASE ASK A REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.
Revised kf 2/2014; en review 2/2014
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Insert your name, mailing
address, and phone number.
“In Pro Per” means you are
representing yourself.
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ORFAMAY OWNER
123 Main St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR THE COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
In the Matter of
ORFAMAY OWNER,
Petitioner,
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SAMUEL SUBCONTRACTOR,
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Case No.: 34-14-00005555
PETITION FOR RELEASE OF PROPERTY
FROM LIEN
Date: April 15, 2014
Time: 9 a.m.
Dept: 54
Judge: Raymond M. Cadei
Date Action Filed: March 10, 2014
Petitioner alleges:
1. Petitioner is the owner of real property (“the property”) located at 123 Main Street,
Sacramento, California and described as follows:
Lot 14 of Blackacre Addition to the City of Sacramento, as delineated on the map of said
addition, recorded January 30, 1965, in Book 625, Page 013065 .
2. At all times relevant herein, Respondent Samuel Subcontractor was, and now is, an
individual residing in Sacramento County engaged in the business of subcontracting as a roofer and
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lien claimant’s claims to have contributed to the work of improvement on the property.
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business and
3. On October 1, 2013, in the Official Records of Sacramento County, California, Respondent
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residence, if an
recorded a claim of mechanics lien against the property. The lien was recorded in the official records
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To attach the
claim of lien,
of the County Recorder in book number 1203, page number 100113. The claim of lien was in the
photocopy1it
and write
2 onamount of $5645.92 for labor, services, equipment, or materials furnished by Respondent for a work
“Exhibit A”
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of improvement. A certified copy of the claim of lien is attached here marked Exhibit A and
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incorporated by reference.
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4. Respondent failed to bring an action to enforce the lien within 90 days after the recordation
of the claim of lien, as required by Civil Code § 8460. No action has been filed to foreclose the lien;
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no extension of credit has been recorded;
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unable or
and the time period during which suit can be brought to
unwilling execute a release of the lien or
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found with reasonable diligence.
6. On February 20, 2014, Petitioner sent Respondent a written demand to remove the lien by
registered or certified mail;
express mail; or
overnight delivery. The demand was sent to
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the Respondent’s address as shown on
the preliminary 20-day notice;
the records of the
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boxes, or erase Contractor State License Board;
the contract on which the lien is based; or
the claim of lien
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does not apply.itself. A true and correct copy of the written demand is attached here marked Exhibit B and
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demand and
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mailing as
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incorporated by reference.
7. Respondent
did not respond
responded as follows:
On February 23, 2014, Respondent telephoned Owner and stated that since he had not been
paid, he would not remove the lien.
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lien claimant’s
8. Petitioner has not filed for relief under any law governing bankruptcy, and there exists
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WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays for judgment against Respondent as follows:
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1. That the real property described above be released from Respondent's claim of lien;
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Dated: ______________________
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Orfamay Owner
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VERIFICATION
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I, Orfamay Owner, am the petitioner in this proceeding. I have read the foregoing petition and
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know the contents thereof. The same is true of my own knowledge, except as to those matters which
are therein alleged on information and belief, and, as to those matters, I believe it to be true.
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I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
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is true and correct.
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Date
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Signature
Fill in your
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and date and sign
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mechanics’ lien by photocopying the lien and
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Important: Sacramento County Superior Court
requires that the Exhibit pages in one of your
sets of copies be on a rigid sheet of card stock
with a tab identifying the letter of the exhibit on
the bottom. Exhibit pages for the original and
other copies may be on pleading paper with
“Exhibit A” typed on the bottom, above the footer.
Note: The Law Library sells Exhibit Tab card
stock for 25¢ each at the Circulation Desk.
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PETITION FOR RELEASE OF PROPERTY FROM LIEN
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Make an Exhibit page for the Written Demand
and proof of mailing by photocopying them and
writing “Exhibit B” on the bottom of the first page.
Important: Sacramento County Superior Court
requires that the Exhibit pages in one of your
sets of copies be on a rigid sheet of card stock
with a tab identifying the letter of the exhibit on
the bottom. Exhibit pages for the original and
other copies may be on pleading paper with
“Exhibit B” typed on the bottom, above the footer.
Note: The Law Library sells Exhbit Tab card
stock for 25¢ each at the Circulation Desk.
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ORFAMAY OWNER
123 Main St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-555-1212
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ORFAMAY OWNER, IN PRO PER
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parties know when
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and where to be for
the hearing.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR THE COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
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In the Matter of
ORFAMAY OWNER,
Petitioner,
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SAMUEL SUBCONTRACTOR,
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Case No.: 34-14-00005555
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR
RELEASE OF PROPERTY FROM LIEN
Date: April 15, 2014
Time: 9 a.m.
Dept: 54
Judge: Raymond M. Cadei
Date Action Filed: March 10, 2014
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time, and16
department To Respondent Samuel Subcontractor:
number 17
as above,
and include the
Please take notice that on April 15, 2014, at 9 a.m, in Department 54 of the above-entitled
street address
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the branch of the
court where
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hearing will be.
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request that the honorable court order the release of the Mechanics’ Lien on property located at 123
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This request will be based on the Petition to Release for Release of Property from Lien
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attached to this Notice of Hearing, and on the evidence and arguments to be introduced in the
hearing.
Pursuant to Local Rule 1.06 (A), the court will make a tentative ruling on the merits of this
matter by 2:00 p.m., the court day before the hearing. The complete text of the tentative rulings for
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the department may be downloaded off the court's Web site. If the party does not have online access,
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they may call the dedicated phone number for the department as referenced in the local telephone
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directory between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing and
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receive the tentative ruling. If you do not call the court and the opposing party by 4:00 p.m. the court
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Dated: __________________
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ORFAMAY OWNER
In Pro Per
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The area above the
horizontal line is
for the Recorder’s
Office to stamp
when you record
the decree.
Insert your name
and mailing
address on the left.
Recording requested by
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ORFAMAY OWNER
123 Main St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-555-1212
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This section lets all
parties know
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ORFAMAY
and where to be
for
the hearing.
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information
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the clerk when you
reserve your
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hearing date.
OWNER, IN PRO PER
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR THE COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
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In the Matter of
ORFAMAY OWNER,
Petitioner,
vs.
SAMUEL SUBCONTRACTOR,
Respondent.
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Case No.: 34-14-00005555
[PROPOSED] ORDER RELEASING LIEN
Date: April 15, 2014
Time: 9 a.m.
Dept: 54
Judge: Raymond M. Cadei
Date Action Filed: March 10, 2014
The petitioner’s petition for an order granting the release of the real property described below
(“the property”) from the lien of the respondent was heard on April 15, 2014. Petitioner appeared in
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pro per, and respondent appeared
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__________________________________ (name). Oral and documentary evidence having been
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by counsel
received and considered by the court, and good cause appearing,
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1. All the allegations of the petition are true;
2. Service of the petition and the order fixing the date for the hearing was made in compliance
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with the law.
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IT IS ORDERED:
1. The petition is granted.
2. The real property described below is released from the lien of respondent, upon the
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recordation of a certified copy of this decree.
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3. The lien of respondent was recorded on October 1, 2013.
4. The lien was recorded in the recorder's office of the County of Sacramento, City of
Sacramento.
5. The lien was recorded in the official records of the County Recorder in book number 1203,
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page number 100113.
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6. The real property is located at 123 Main Street, Sacramento, California and described as
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Lot 14 of Blackacre Addition to the City of Sacramento, as delineated on the map of said
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addition, recorded January 30, 1965, in Book 625, Page 013065 .
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signature area
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to fill in.
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ORFAMAY OWNER
123 Main St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-555-1212
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ORFAMAY OWNER, IN PRO PER
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This section lets all
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parties know when
and where to be for
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the hearing.
You should get this
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information
from
the clerk when you
reserve9your
hearing date.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR THE COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
In the Matter of
ORFAMAY OWNER,
Petitioner,
vs.
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Respondent.
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Case No.: 34-14-00005555
PROOF OF SERVICE OF PETITION FOR
RELEASE OF MECHANICS LIEN BY
MAIL
Date: April 15, 2014
Time: 9 a.m.
Dept: 54
Judge: Raymond M. Cadei
Date Action Filed: March 10, 2014
Marty Mailer declares:
I am over age 18, not a party to this action, and reside in Sacramento County at 456 Oak
Street. On March 12, 2014, I deposited in the United States mail at Sacramento, California a copy of
the following documents:
Petition for Release of Mechanics’ Lien
Notice of Hearing
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[Proposed] Decree Releasing Lien
Civil Case Cover Sheet
This is claimant’s address as
shown on any of the following:
(1) the preliminary 20-day
notice, (2) the records of the
Contractor State License
Board, (3) the contract on
which the lien is based, or (4)
the claim of lien itself.
in a sealed envelope, with postage fully prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to:
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Samuel Subcontractor
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789 Industrial Blvd.
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Sacramento, CA 95814
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A copy of the certificate of mailing is attached to this declaration as Exhibit A.
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I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
is true and correct.
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Dated: __________________
By: _____________________________
Marty Mailer
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Make an Exhibit page for the copy of the return
receipt or certified mail receipt by photocopying
the receipt and writing “Exhibit A” on the bottom
of the page.
Important: Sacramento County Superior Court
requires that the Exhibit pages in one of your
sets of copies be on a rigid sheet of card stock
with a tab identifying the letter of the exhibit on
the bottom. Exhibit pages for the original and
other copies may be on pleading paper with
“Exhibit A” typed on the bottom, above the footer.
Note: The Law Library sells Exhibit Tab card
stock for 25¢ each at the Circulation Desk.
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Exhibit Page
(made of card stock)
with Rigid Tab at bottom
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