Legal Question in Business Law in California

Is Diminished Value a recoverable item of damages?

Is diminished value a legally recoverable item of damages in a court of law? I have sued a defendant in small claims for hitting my car while it was parked. I want to also recover diminished value as well. Is this a legally recoverable item of damages in a small claims court in your opinion? I just want to be sure, because I don't want to waste money on a diminished value appraisal if it's not.


Asked on 3/03/09, 3:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Adam Telanoff Telanoff & Telanoff

Re: Is Diminished Value a recoverable item of damages?

Diminished value can be an item of damages.

I do not know if there will be sufficient diminished value to cover the cost of an appraisal -- especially if you did not have an appraisal before the car was hit.

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Answered on 3/04/09, 12:28 pm


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