{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"3281","citation":"Civ. Code, § 3281","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS [3274. - 9566.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 1. RELIEF [3274. - 3428.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 2. COMPENSATORY RELIEF [3281. - 3361.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1/title-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Damages in General [3281. - 3296.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1/title-2/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Principles [3281. - 3283.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1/title-2/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Every person who suffers detriment from the unlawful act or omission of another, may recover from the person in fault a compensation therefor in money, which is called damages.</p>","text":"Every person who suffers detriment from the unlawful act or omission of another, may recover from the person in fault a compensation therefor in money, which is called damages.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/general-principles-3281","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}