2011 California Code
Civil Code
DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427 - 3272.9]
PART 3. OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED BY LAW
Section 1721


CA Civ Code § 1721 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

In an action for the intentional and malicious destruction of real or personal property at a site where substantial improvements to real property are under construction, upon judgment in favor of the plaintiff, the court may, in its discretion, award the plaintiff an amount not to exceed three times the amount of actual damages, and may award reasonable attorney s fees.

(Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 474, Sec. 1.)

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