{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"3301","citation":"Civ. Code, § 3301","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 2. Measure of Damages [[3300.] - 3361.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1/title-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Damages for Breach of Contract [[3300.] - 3322.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1/title-2/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>No damages can be recovered for a breach of contract which are not clearly ascertainable in both their nature and origin.</p>","text":"No damages can be recovered for a breach of contract which are not clearly ascertainable in both their nature and origin.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/damages-for-breach-of-contract-3300-3322-3301","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}