PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS 307-1062.34›TITLE 3. OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS 367-389.5›CHAPTER 4. Effect of Death 377.10-377.62›ARTICLE 4. Cause of Action Against Decedent 377.40-377.43
§ 377.42
California Code of Civil Procedure · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California
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.
(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 1993.)
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