{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"3338","citation":"Civ. Code, § 3338","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 2. Damages for Wrongs [3333. - 3343.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1/title-2/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>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 <a href=\"/civ/3336\">3336</a> for loss of time and expenses.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/damages-for-wrongs-3338","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}