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Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 377.42 — Cause of Action Against Decedent

Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 377.42

Type: Statute
Source: California Code of Civil Procedure
Jurisdiction: California
Date: 1993-01-01
Current through: Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

In an action or proceeding against a decedent’s personal representative or, to the extent provided by statute, against the decedent’s successor in interest, on a cause of action against the decedent, all damages are recoverable that might have been recovered against the decedent had the decedent…

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Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 377.42 — Cause of Action Against Decedent is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

In an action or proceeding against a decedent’s personal representative or, to the extent provided by statute, against the decedent’s successor in interest, on a cause of action against the decedent, all damages are recoverable that might have been recovered against the decedent had the decedent lived except damages recoverable under Section 3294 of the Civil Code or other punitive or exemplary damages.