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Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 740 — Actions for the Recovery of Real Property, and Other Provisions Relating to Actions Concerning Real Property
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 740
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Code of Civil Procedure
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
In an action for the recovery of property, where the plaintiff shows a right to recover at the time the action was commenced, but it appears that his right has terminated during the pendency of the action, the verdict and judgment must be according to the fact, and the plaintiff may recover…
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Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 740 — Actions for the Recovery of Real Property, and Other Provisions Relating to Actions Concerning Real Property is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
In an action for the recovery of property, where the plaintiff shows a right to recover at the time the action was commenced, but it appears that his right has terminated during the pendency of the action, the verdict and judgment must be according to the fact, and the plaintiff may recover damages for withholding the property.