In an action for the breach of an obligation not arising from contract, where the defendant has been guilty of oppression, fraud, or malice, express or implied, the plaintiff, in addition to the actual damages, may recover damages for the sake of example and by way of punishing the defendant. SOURCE: CC § 3294.
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ARTICLE 2 MEASURE OF DAMAGES
Subarticle 1 Damages for Breach of Contract Subarticle 2 Damage for Wrongs Subarticle 3 Penal Damages Subarticle 4 General Provisions
SUBARTICLE 1 DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT