If judgment be rendered upon the right of the person so alleged to be entitled, in favor of such person, he may recover, by action, the damages which he may have sustained by reason of the usurpation of the office by the defendant.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 807
Actions for the Usurpation of an Office or Franchise
Enacted 1872.
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