California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §377.61: In an action under this article, damages may be awarded that, under all the circumstances of the case, may be just, but may not include damages recoverable under Section 377.

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In civil actions under this article, courts may award damages deemed just under the circumstances, excluding damages recoverable under Section 377.

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In an action under this article, damages may be awarded that, under all the circumstances of the case, may be just, but may not include damages recoverable under Section 377.34. The court shall determine the respective rights in an award of the persons entitled to assert the cause of action.

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