California · Civil Code
CIV §3281: Every person who suffers detriment from the unlawful act or omission of another, may recover from the person in fault a compensation therefor in money, which is called damages.
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A person who is harmed by another's unlawful act or omission may recover money damages from the person responsible.
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Every person who suffers detriment from the unlawful act or omission of another, may recover from the person in fault a compensation therefor in money, which is called damages.
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