California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 3282

Detriment is a loss or harm suffered in person or property.

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Cal. Civ. Code § 3282 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/civ/division-4-general-provisions/part-1-relief/title-2-compensatory-relief/chapter-1-damages-in-general/article-1-general-principles/section-3282

Other sections in Article 1 - General Principles

§ 3281§ 3282§ 3283

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