Becker v. S.P v. Construction Co.

Supreme Court of California · Decided 1980-07-03

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Opinion BIRD, C. J. This court must decide whether a default judgment for $26,457.50 in damages, and $2,500 attorney’s fees, is void under Code *492 of Civil Procedure section 580 if the underlying complaint sought damages “in excess of $20,000. . .or according to proof,” puniti…

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