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2011 California Code
Civil Code
DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS [3274 - 9566]
ARTICLE 2. Damages for Wrongs
Section 3338
CA Civ Code § 3338 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?
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.
(Enacted 1872.)
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