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CIV § 3338

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Civil Code - CIV
  2. DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS [3274. - 9566.]
  3. PART 1. RELIEF [3274. - 3428.]
  4. TITLE 2. COMPENSATORY RELIEF [3281. - 3361.]
  5. CHAPTER 2. Measure of Damages [[3300.] - 3361.]
  6. ARTICLE 2. Damages for Wrongs [3333. - 3343.7.]

One having a mere lien on personal property, cannot recover greater damages for its conversion, from one having a right thereto superior to his, after his lien is discharged, than the amount secured by the lien, and the compensation allowed by Section 3336 for loss of time and expenses.

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