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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 - 3361]

  ( Title 2 enacted 1872. )
  

CHAPTER 2. Measure of Damages [[3300.] - 3361]

  ( Chapter 2 enacted 1872. )
  

ARTICLE 1. Damages for Breach of Contract [[3300.] - 3322]
  ( Article 1 enacted 1872. )

  
3306.  

The detriment caused by the breach of an agreement to convey an estate in real property, is deemed to be the price paid, and the expenses properly incurred in examining the title and preparing the necessary papers, the difference between the price agreed to be paid and the value of the estate agreed to be conveyed at the time of the breach, the expenses properly incurred in preparing to enter upon the land, consequential damages according to proof, and interest.

(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 262, Sec. 1.)