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

§ 3281

California Civil Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

Every person who suffers detriment from the unlawful act or omission of another, may recover from the person in fault a compensation therefor in money, which is called damages.

(Enacted 1872.)

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