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Cal. Civil Code § 3338

Cal. Civil Code § 3338

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Cal. Civil Code § 3338, California, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-25, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/789287
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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.