Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 740

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 740 - Damages in action for recovery where right to recover terminated during pendency of action

In an action for the recovery of property, where the plaintiff shows a right to recover at the time the action was commenced, but it appears that his right has terminated during the pendency of the action, the verdict and judgment must be according to the fact, and the plaintiff may recover damages for withholding the property.

Ca. Civ. Proc. Code § 740

Amended by Stats. 1907, Ch. 363.