DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS 3274-9566›PART 1. RELIEF 3274-3428›TITLE 2. COMPENSATORY RELIEF 3281-3360›CHAPTER 1. Damages in General 3281-3296›ARTICLE 1. General Principles 3281-3283

§ 3283

California Civil Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

Damages may be awarded, in a judicial proceeding, for detriment resulting after the commencement thereof, or certain to result in the future.

(Enacted 1872.)

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