Category: Court Receiverships

There are many factors to consider when seeking to nominate a court appointed receiver. These include, but are not limited to, the following: Reputation: A court appointed receiver or partition referee should have a good reputation in the industry. Factors to consider include success with prior cases, and his/her reputation with judges and lawyers.  Does…

We were invited to contribute to CCIM Institute’s article “The Ins and Outs of Receiverships.” The piece explains why receiverships have become an increasingly important remedy in today’s commercial real estate market and how CRE professionals can find meaningful opportunities within this area. A receivership is a court-appointed, neutral mechanism that preserves, manages, or liquidates…

At FedReceiver, we take pride in staying active and engaged with the broader receivership community. As part of the California Receivers Forum (CRA), our team welcomes the organization’s recent efforts to bring more visibility and value to its members through two exciting new initiatives: Talking Tuesday and Weekly Case Highlights. These efforts reflect CRA’s ongoing…

The roles of a court receiver are varied, but generally, a receiver may be appointed in a limited capacity for a very limited role. For example, a receiver may be appointed to collect accounts receivables, to perform environmental remediation, to sell a liquor license or to provide access to an appraiser. Or a receiver may…

There are a variety of types of court receivers. State and federal courts have the power to appoint limited-purpose and equity receivers. These include receiverships involving secured creditors, investors, consumers, spouses, judgment creditors, to sell liquor licenses, health and safety matters, cannabis, business dispute matters, corporate insolvency, unlawful detainer, criminal matters involving restitution, and for…

An ex-parte appointment of a receiver occurs when a court appoints a receiver without notifying the opposing party or holding a hearing. This is typically done in emergency situations where immediate action is required to prevent irreparable harm or loss. The receiver acts as an agent of the court to manage or protect assets during…

Yes, a court-appointed receiver can be used in divorce litigation, though it’s not a common occurrence. A receiver is a neutral third party appointed by the court to manage or safeguard assets that are at risk of being mismanaged, hidden, or depleted during the divorce process. This can include businesses, real estate, or other valuable…

Yes, a receiver can sometimes be used to enforce a judgment. A receiver is a neutral third party appointed by the court to take control of property or assets that are the subject of litigation. The receiver’s role can involve managing, protecting, or liquidating assets to satisfy a judgment or to prevent further harm or…

A receiver, in a business or legal context, is typically appointed by a court or other authority to manage the assets of a business or individual who is in financial distress, such as during bankruptcy or receivership proceedings. The receiver’s role is to take control of and preserve the assets, sell them if necessary, and…