2011 California Code
Code of Civil Procedure
PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307 - 1062.20]
ARTICLE 4. Cause of Action Against Decedent
Section 377.42
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.
(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 1993.)
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