California Civil Code Section 3294

When allowable definitions a in an action for the breach of an obligation not arising from contract where it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant has been guilty of oppression fraud or malice the plaintiff in addition to the actual damages may recover damages.

California civil code section 3294. Read this complete california code civil code civ 3294 on westlaw findlaw codes are provided courtesy of thomson reuters westlaw the industry leading online legal research system. 3294 a. General provisions 3274 9566 article 3.

C this section shall apply to all judgments entered on or after january 1 1995. Generally speaks 4 years under cal. 2018 california code civil code civ division 4 general provisions part 1 relief title 2 compensatory relief chapter 1 damages in general article 3 exemplary damages section 3294.

California s ucl law does not permit the recovery of punitive damages under california civil code section 3294. Exemplary damages section 3294. California civil code 3294.

What is the statute of limitations for a california unfair competition claim. 2011 california code civil code division 4. The procedures for joinder and consolidation contained in section 377 62 of the code of civil procedure shall apply to prevent multiple recoveries of punitive or exemplary damages based upon the same wrongful act.

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D insurer for purposes of this section means any person or entity transacting any of the classes of insurance described in chapter 1 commencing with section 100 of part 1 of division 1 of the insurance code. Ca civ code 3294 2018. A in an action for the breach of an obligation not arising from contract where it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant has been guilty of oppression fraud or malice the plaintiff in addition to the actual damages may recover damages for the sake of example and by way of punishing the defendant.