Local Rule 560: APPRAISAL
E.D. Cal. — Civil rule
RULE 560 APPRAISAL
(a) Order for Appraisal. An order for appraisal of property so that security may be given or altered will be entered by the Clerk at the written request of any interested party. If the parties do not agree in writing on the selection of the appraiser, the Court will appoint the appraiser.
(b) Appraiser's Oath. The appraiser shall be sworn to the faithful and impartial discharge of duties before any federal or state officer authorized by law to administer oaths, and a copy of the oath shall be filed.
(c) Appraisal. The appraiser shall give two (2) court days personal notice or one (1) day other notice plus the three (3) days for service of notice of the time and place of making the appraisal to the parties who have appeared in the action. The appraiser shall file the appraisal in writing as soon as it is completed and shall serve it on all parties. See L.R. 135.
(d) Cost of Appraisal. Absent stipulation of the parties or order of the Court to the contrary, the appraiser shall be paid by the party requesting the appraisal. Appraiser's fees shall thereafter be taxed as the Court orders.