California Statutes

§ 3283. — 3283. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 3283.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 4.DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title2.
Part 1.TITLE 2. COMPENSATORY RELIEF
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Damages in General
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. General Principles

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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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Enacted 1872.
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