California § 377.42. 377.42. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 20.)

California Statutes

§ 377.42. — 377.42. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 20.)

California § 377.42.

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Part 2.TITLE 3. OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS

Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Effect of Death

Art. 4.ARTICLE 4. Cause of Action Against Decedent

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In an action or proceeding against a decedent’s personal representative or, to the extent provided by statute, against the decedent’s successor in interest, on a cause of action against the decedent, all damages are recoverable that might have been recovered against the decedent had the decedent lived except damages recoverable under Section 3294 of the Civil Code or other punitive or exemplary damages.

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In an action or proceeding against a decedent’s personal representative or, to the extent provided by statute, against the decedent’s successor in interest, on a cause of action against the decedent, all damages are recoverable that might have been recovered against the decedent had the decedent lived except damages recoverable under Section 3294 of the Civil Code or other punitive or exemplary damages.