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DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS 3274-9566›PART 1. RELIEF 3274-3428›TITLE 2. COMPENSATORY RELIEF 3281-3361›CHAPTER 2. Measure of Damages [[3300.] - 3361.]›ARTICLE 2. Damages for Wrongs 3333-3343.7

§ 3336

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

The detriment caused by the wrongful conversion of personal property is presumed to be:

First—The value of the property at the time of the conversion, with the interest from that time, or, an amount sufficient to indemnify the party injured for the loss which is the natural, reasonable and proximate result of the wrongful act complained of and which a proper degree of prudence on his part would not have averted; and

Second—A fair compensation for the time and money properly expended in pursuit of the property.

(Amended by Stats. 1931, Ch. 633.)

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