{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"3358","citation":"Civ. Code, § 3358","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 4. General Provisions [3353. - 3361.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-1/title-2/chapter-2/article-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 198.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Except as expressly provided by statute, no person can recover a greater amount in damages for the breach of an obligation, than he could have gained by the full performance thereof on both sides.</p>","text":"Except as expressly provided by statute, no person can recover a greater amount in damages for the breach of an obligation, than he could have gained by the full performance thereof on both sides.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/general-provisions-3358","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}