Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 3281. Section 3281.
Every person who suffers detriment from the unlawful act or omission of another, may recover from the person in fault a compensation therefor in money, which is called damages.
ARTICLE 1. General Principles [3281. - 3283.]
Cal. Civil Code - CIV 1.
in effectCal. Civil Code - CIV § 3282. Section 3282.
Detriment is a loss or harm suffered in person or property.
Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 3283. Section 3283.
Damages may be awarded, in a judicial proceeding, for detriment resulting after the commencement thereof, or certain to result in the future.
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