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.]

§ 3302

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

The detriment caused by the breach of an obligation to pay money only, is deemed to be the amount due by the terms of the obligation, with interest thereon.

(Enacted 1872.)

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