Statute · California Civil Code
Cal. Civ. Code § 3338 — Damages for Wrongs
Cal. Civ. Code § 3338
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Civil Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
One having a mere lien on personal property, cannot recover greater damages for its conversion, from one having a right thereto superior to his, after his lien is discharged, than the amount secured by the lien, and the compensation allowed by Section 3336 for loss of time and expenses.
Citator
Cal. Civ. Code § 3338 — Damages for Wrongs is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
One having a mere lien on personal property, cannot recover greater damages for its conversion, from one having a right thereto superior to his, after his lien is discharged, than the amount secured by the lien, and the compensation allowed by Section 3336 for loss of time and expenses.