California Civil Code 3045.2 – The lien shall apply whether the damages are recovered, or are to be …
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The lien shall apply whether the damages are recovered, or are to be recovered, by judgment, settlement, or compromise.
(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2080.)
Terms Used In California Civil Code 3045.2
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.