Code Civ. Proc., § 740 · Chapter 3. Actions for the Recovery of Real Property, and Other Provisions Relating to Actions Concerning Real Property
Code Civ. Proc., § 740
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
In an action for the recovery of property, where the plaintiff shows a right to recover at the time the action was commenced, but it appears that his right has terminated during the pendency of the action, the verdict and judgment must be according to the fact, and the plaintiff may recover damages for withholding the property.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1907, Ch. 363.
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- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=740.
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