Civil Code section 3302

The detriment caused by the breach of an obligation to pay money only, is deemed to be the amount due by the terms of the obligation, with interest thereon.

Source: Section 3302, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=3302. (accessed Jun. 18, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_3302

Original Source: Section 3302, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=3302. (last accessed May 12, 2025).