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Nature of Suit Code: 190
Nature of Suit: Other Contract Actions
Cause of Action: 28:1332 Diversity-Other Contract

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10872/0119/620808.1 ORDER FOR WRIT OF POSSESSION 

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DUANE M. GECK (State Bar No. 114823) ATTACHMENT A

Email: dmg@severson.com 

DAVID E. PINCH (State Bar No. 124851) 

Email: dep@severson.com 

SEVERSON & WERSON 

A Professional Corporation 

One Embarcadero Center, Suite 2600 

San Francisco, CA 94111 

Telephone: (415) 398-3344 

Facsimile: (415) 956-0439 

Attorneys for Plaintiff Ford Motor Credit Company 

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 

FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, a 

Delaware Corporation, 

 Plaintiff, 

 vs. 

SEBASTOPOL FORD, INC., a California 

corporation, 

 

 Defendant. 

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No. C 07-01783 JSW 

ORDER FOR WRIT OF POSSESSION; 

AND TURNOVER ORDER 

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The Application of Ford Motor Credit Company, a Delaware corporation (“Ford Credit”) 

for the issuance of an order for writ of possession and for injunctive relief against Sebastopol 

Ford, Inc., a California corporation, (“Sebastopol Ford”) came on by hearing on shortened time 

before the Honorable Edward M. Chen, Magistrate, United States District Court for the Northern 

District of California for the purpose of making a review and recommendation to the Honorable 

Jeffrey S. White, United States District Court Judge. 

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Sebastopol Ford, Inc. has not filed opposition to the application and it is unopposed. 

The Court adopts the recommendation of Magistrate Edward M. Chen and, having 

reviewed the application of Ford Credit for writ of possession and injunctive relief, the supporting 

declarations and memorandum of points and authorities, the complaint on file in this action, and 

any opposition filed to the application, finds that Ford Credit has established that it is entitled to 

the issuance of a Writ of Possession and has established the probable validity of its claim to 

possession of the vehicles identified on the attached Exhibit “A”, the other personal property 

described in the attached Exhibit “B,” and the proceeds from the sale of any such vehicle or other 

personal property (collectively the “Collateral”), and 

GOOD CAUSE APPEARING, THEREFOR, 

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 

1. Defendant Sebastopol Ford has received timely and proper notice of this hearing 

on Plaintiff Ford Credit’s Application for Writ of Possession and Injunctive Relief under the 

Court’s Local Rules. 

2. Ford Credit has established the probable validity of its security interest in, and 

claim to possession of, the vehicles identified on the attached Exhibit “A” and all of Sebastopol 

Ford’s furniture, fixtures, machinery, supplies and other equipment, all motor vehicles, tractors, 

trailers, implements, service parts and accessories and other inventory of every kind, all accounts, 

contract rights, chattel paper and general intangibles as described in the attached Exhibit “B”, and 

that Defendant Sebastopol Ford is in default on its loan obligations owing to Ford Credit as set 

forth in the moving papers. 

3. Ford Credit has established probable cause that the Collateral is located at 

Sebastopol Ford’s place of business at 6791 Sebastopol Avenue, Sebastopol, California 95472 

(the “Dealership”). 

4. The Clerk of this Court shall issue a writ of possession as provided in California 

Code of Civil Procedure section 512.010, made applicable by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 64. 

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5. The levying officer may enter the following private places at any reasonable time 

or times, using any necessary reasonable force as authorized by California Code of Civil 

Procedure § 514.010(c), whether the premises are occupied or unoccupied, to take possession of 

the Collateral or some part thereof: 6791 Sebastopol Avenue, Sebastopol, California 95472. 

6. The levying officer is authorized to remain on Sebastopol Ford’s business 

premises at all times until all the Collateral is removed from the Dealership. The levying officer 

within whose jurisdiction the Collateral, or some part thereof, is located, is authorized to execute 

the Writ of Possession and levy on the Collateral in either of the following manners as directed by 

Ford Credit: 

a. The levying officer may seize the Collateral and retain custody of it in the manner 

provided by California Code of Civil Procedure sections 514.010 - 514.050; or 

b. The levying officer within whose jurisdiction the Collateral, or some part thereof, 

is located may maintain the peace and supervise the seizure while Ford Credit, its 

agents and employees take and maintain possession of the Collateral in the 

manner provided by California Code of Civil Procedure sections 514.010 - 

514.050. 

7. Upon delivery of the Collateral to Ford Credit, the United States Marshal Service 

shall be held harmless as to the transport, storage, and maintenance of the Collateral. 

8. The Plaintiff, Ford Motor Credit Company, or their attorneys, or persons under 

their supervision shall accompany the United States Marshal during the service and execution of 

the Court’s Writ of Execution with respect to all personal property including the vehicles listed in 

the attached Exhibit “A” which is located at 6791 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol, California 95472. 

9. Brasher's Sacramento Auto Auction, and/or its authorized agents and assigns, is 

authorized to act as substitute custodian (“Substitute Custodian”) of any and all items of personal 

property that is located and seized within the State of California pursuant to this Order, and as 

Substitute Custodian it shall hold harmless the United States Marshals Service from liability 

arising from any acts, incidents, or occurrences in connection with the seizure and possession of 

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the personal property located at the Collateral arising in the ordinary, authorized scope of the 

duties of the United States Marshal (which acts do not include acts arising from negligent or 

intentional tortious conduct), including any third-party claims, and the United States Marshal 

shall be discharged of his or her duties and responsibilities for safekeeping of the seized goods. 

Brasher’s Sacramento Auto Auction is located at 6233 Blacktop Road, Rio Linda, CA 95673. 

The United States Marshall shall request proof of insurance from the Substitute Custodian before 

surrendering the Collateral to the Substitute Custodian. 

10. Ford Credit is to store the Collateral in a reasonable manner and either Ford Credit 

or the storage facility shall carry sufficient insurance to protect the Collateral from loss prior to its 

sale or disposition. Consistent with California Code of Civil Procedure § 514.030, within ten 

days after levy of the writ of possession, Ford Credit shall be permitted to dispose of the 

Collateral in the manner provided under the California Uniform Commercial Code, assuming, 

e.g., the levying officer does not receive notice of the filing of an undertaking for redelivery. 

11. Ford Credit has established that it has a security interest in all accounts of 

Sebastopol Ford. See Polley Decl., Ex. B (Security Agreement). Ford Credit is authorized under 

this Order and the Writ of Possession to take possession of all Collateral in the deposit accounts 

of Sebastopol Ford wherever located. Ford Credit is authorized to have the United States Marshal 

serve a financial institution levy upon any financial institution with possession of Collateral for 

turnover of the Collateral in the Accounts to Ford Credit through the United States Marshal in the 

manner provided under California Code of Civil Procedure section 704.080. Sebastopol Ford 

shall not issue checks, drafts or other form of withdrawals from the Accounts from the date of the 

issuance of this Order except to make payment to Ford Credit. 

12. Sebastopol Ford shall deliver and turn over the Collateral to Ford Credit as 

provided by California Code of Civil Procedure section 512.070. Ford Credit will then hold the 

Collateral for not less than 10 days in order to allow Sebastopol Ford an opportunity to obtain 

redelivery of the Collateral pursuant to Cal. Code of Civ. Proc. §514.030. 

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13. Ford Credit is authorized to use a single USM-285 form which will refer to a list 

including all motor vehicles comprising the Collateral and identifying each motor vehicle 

specifically by make, model, year, and vehicle identification number. The levying officer is 

directed to accept such form in full compliance with its procedures requiring the use of form 

USM-285. 

14. The writ of possession shall issue forthwith. The Court waives any filing or 

posting of an undertaking or bond by Ford Credit as the Court is permitted and authorized to do 

under California Code of Civil Procedure section 515.010(b). The Court finds, for the purposes of 

this Order, that the value of Sebastopol Ford’s assets is approximately $1,624,156.67 which is 

less than the principal amounts of the contractual obligations totaling $2,094,157.67 it owes to 

Ford Credit by $470,001.00. Under California Code of Civil Procedure §515.010(b), Ford Credit 

is not required to file an undertaking. 

15. The written undertaking required by Sebastopol Ford for redelivery or to stay 

delivery shall be in the amount of $2,094,157.67.

16. The Clerk of this Court shall attach a copy of this Order to the writ of possession. 

“At the time of the levy, the levying officer shall deliver to the person in possession of the 

property a copy of the writ of possession,” along with a copy of this Order. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 

§ 514.020(a). Per California Code of Civil Procedure § 512.080(e), Sebastopol Ford is hereby 

informed “of the right to object to the plaintiff’s undertaking [none here] . . . or to obtain 

redelivery of the property by filing an undertaking as prescribed by Section 515.020.” Id. § 

512.080(e). 

17. Ford Credit’s representatives shall, if the levying officer so requests, accompany 

the levying officer to the business premises described above, to review and examine Sebastopol 

Ford’s books and records relating to the vehicles and parts constituting the Collateral in order to 

determine the status, location and time and date of return of any Collateral. Ford Credit’s 

representative is authorized to remain at the Sebastopol Ford Dealership at all times until all the 

Collateral is removed from the Dealership. 

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18(a). The United States Marshal while accomplishing such seizure shall employ 

whatever reasonable force that is necessary to break open and enter the Subject Property, 

regardless of whether said premises and/or location is locked or unlocked or occupied or 

unoccupied, and to inspect the contents of any parking lot, garage, room, vehicle, container or 

desk or document. 

18(b). Under California Code of Civil Procedure § 514.040, the levying officer must 

return the writ to the court within 30 days after the levy, but in no event more than 60 days after 

the writ is issued – i.e., the levy must be completed within 60 days after the writ is issued. See

Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 514.040. To levy on the property after the 60-day period, Ford Credit 

must deliver another writ to the levying officer. See Rutter Group, Cal. Prac. Guide: Enforcing 

Judgments & Debts § 4:786. 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT: 

 19. Sebastopol Ford, its agents, employees, and all persons acting for it or on its 

behalf, are hereby immediately restrained and enjoined from transferring any interest in the 

Collateral by lease, sale, pledge, gift, or grant of security interest or otherwise disposing of, 

encumbering, secreting or transferring possession of the Collateral, in any manner which would 

prevent, hinder, or delay the levying officer from taking possession of the Collateral. 

 20. Defendant Sebastopol Ford, its agents, employees and anyone acting on its behalf, 

are enjoined and restrained from transferring any interest by sale, pledge, gift or grant of security 

interest or otherwise disposing of, or encumbering the Collateral identified on the attached 

Exhibits “A” and “B”. 

 21. In the event that Sebastopol Ford ceases to conduct business, Ford Credit is 

authorized to have all mail to be delivered to Sebastopol Ford redirected to a post office box that 

Ford Credit will maintain for the purpose of receiving Sebastopol Ford’s mail. Ford Credit will 

be authorized to open the mail to Sebastopol Ford and to take possession of all money paid to 

Sebastopol Ford and to endorse all checks, money orders, and other forms of payment to Ford 

Credit and to apply the funds to the contract balances owing by Sebastopol Ford to Ford Credit. 

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Sebastopol Ford, its officers, or its appointed employees are agents are permitted to be present 

when Ford Credit opens any such redirected mail. All other mail shall not be read and shall be 

forwarded to Sebastopol Ford or its representatives. The parties shall cooperate in scheduling a 

reasonable time for the opening of the redirected mail. 

 22. This order shall issue ____________ __, 2007, at ____ _.m. 

23. This Order shall remain in effect until modified by further order of this Court or 

modified by written agreement signed by plaintiff Ford Credit and defendants Sebastopol 

Ford filed with and approved by order of this Court. 

DATED: ____________. 

 

JEFFREY S. WHITE 

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE 

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