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County Not Liable For Wrongful Release Of Funds Subject To Execution.

February 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Sherriff Star Plaintiff brought an action against a City and Sheriff’s Department, contending the Sheriff’s Department caused the release of funds subject to a writ of execution contrary to instructions of plaintiff. The trial court sustained a demurrer without leave to amend.  The appellate court affirmed, holding the claim is barred by the litigation privilege in Civil Code section 47, subdivision (b). Tom Jones Enterprises, Ltd. v. County of Los Angeles  (Cal. App. Second Dist., Div. 5; January 17, 2013) 212 Cal.App.4th 1283.

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