California Code of Civil Procedure 377.42 – In an action or proceeding against a decedent’s personal …
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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 § 3294 of the Civil Code or other punitive or exemplary damages.
(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 178, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 1993.)
Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 377.42
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.