As a general rule, compensation is the relief or remedy provided by the law of this State for the violation of private rights, and the means of securing their observance; and specific and preventive relief may be given in no other cases than those specified in this Part of the Civil Code.
Cal. Civ. Code § 3274
RELIEF IN GENERAL
Applied in 7 court decisions — leading case 20 Cal. 4th 310 - PPG Industries, Inc. v. Transamerica Insurance (1999)
Most recently applied in 115 Cal. App. 4th 168 - JRS Products, Inc. v. Matsushita Electric Corp. of America (February 2004)
Enacted 1872.
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