California Code of Civil Procedure Section 740

CA Civ Pro Code § 740 (2017)  

In an action for the recovery of property, where the plaintiff shows a right to recover at the time the action was commenced, but it appears that his right has terminated during the pendency of the action, the verdict and judgment must be according to the fact, and the plaintiff may recover damages for withholding the property.

(Amended by Stats. 1907, Ch. 363.)

Last modified: October 25, 2018