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DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS 3274-9566›PART 1. RELIEF 3274-3428›TITLE 2. COMPENSATORY RELIEF 3281-3360›CHAPTER 2. Measure of Damages [[3300.] - 3360.]›ARTICLE 1. Damages for Breach of Contract [[3300.] - 3322.]

§ 3301

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

No damages can be recovered for a breach of contract which are not clearly ascertainable in both their nature and origin.

(Enacted 1872.)

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