Civil Code - CIV
DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS [3274 - 9566]
( Heading of Division 4 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 16. )PART 1. RELIEF [3274 - 3428]
( Part 1 enacted 1872. )TITLE 2. COMPENSATORY RELIEF [3281 - 3360]
( Title 2 enacted 1872. )CHAPTER 1. Damages in General [3281 - 3296]
( Chapter 1 enacted 1872. )
ARTICLE 1. General Principles [3281 - 3283]
( Article 1 enacted 1872. )
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, which is called damages.
(Enacted 1872.)
Detriment is a loss or harm suffered in person or property.
(Enacted 1872.)
Damages may be awarded, in a judicial proceeding, for detriment resulting after the commencement thereof, or certain to result in the future.
(Enacted 1872.)