{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"667","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 667","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS [577. - 674.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 8. The Manner of Giving and Entering Judgment [664. - 674.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-8"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 497, Sec. 37.   Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 185 of Ch. 497.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In an action to recover the possession of personal property, judgment for the plaintiff may be for the possession or the value thereof, in case a delivery cannot be had, and damages for the detention. If the property has been delivered to the plaintiff, and the defendant claim a return thereof judgment for the defendant may be for a return of the property or the value thereof, in case a return cannot be had, and damages for taking and withholding the same.</p>","text":"In an action to recover the possession of personal property, judgment for the plaintiff may be for the possession or the value thereof, in case a delivery cannot be had, and damages for the detention. If the property has been delivered to the plaintiff, and the defendant claim a return thereof judgment for the defendant may be for a return of the property or the value thereof, in case a return cannot be had, and damages for taking and withholding the same.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/the-manner-of-giving-and-entering-judgment-667","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}