California Statutes
§ 3301. — 3301. (Enacted 1872.)
California § 3301.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 4.DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title2.
Part 1.TITLE 2. COMPENSATORY RELIEF
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Measure of Damages [[3300.] - 3361.]
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Damages for Breach of Contract [[3300.] - 3322.]
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No damages can be recovered for a breach of contract which are not clearly ascertainable in both their nature and origin.
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Legislative History
Enacted 1872.
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