California Civil Code ARTICLE 1 - General Principles

• Section 3281.
  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,...
• Section 3282.
  Detriment is a loss or harm suffered in person or property.(Enacted 1872.)
• Section 3283.
  Damages may be awarded, in a judicial proceeding, for detriment resulting after the commencement thereof, or certain to result in the future.(Enacted 1872.)

Last modified: October 22, 2018