Civil Code section 3340

For wrongful injuries to animals being subjects of property, committed willfully or by gross negligence, in disregard of humanity, exemplary damages may be given.

Source: Section 3340, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=3340. (accessed Jul. 6, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_3340

Original Source: Section 3340, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=3340. (last accessed May 12, 2025).