ยง 2702. Sale of property. On motion of any party, the court may order
the sale, in such manner and on such terms as it deems proper, of any
personal property capable of delivery which is the subject of the action
if it shall appear likely that its value will be substantially decreased
during the pendency of the action. Any party to the action may purchase
such property at a judicially-directed sale held pursuant to this
section without prejudice to his claim.