{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"3359","citation":"Civ. Code, § 3359","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":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Damages must, in all cases, be reasonable, and where an obligation of any kind appears to create a right to unconscionable and grossly oppressive damages, contrary to substantial justice, no more than reasonable damages can be recovered.</p>","text":"Damages must, in all cases, be reasonable, and where an obligation of any kind appears to create a right to unconscionable and grossly oppressive damages, contrary to substantial justice, no more than reasonable damages can be recovered.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/general-provisions-3359","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}