No damages can be recovered for a breach of contract which are not clearly ascertainable in both their nature and origin.

(Enacted 1872.)

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Terms Used In California Civil Code 3301

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.