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 2. Damages for Wrongs [3333 - 3343.7]
( Article 2 enacted 1872. ) 3336.
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.)