California Damages: Law & Proof is the first book in California to analyze the law of proof & damages in a single volume; previously these issues had to be found by researching several titles in several volumes. This book pulls the subject together by providing a clear, succinct, & well organized statement of the law & proof of compensatory & punitive damages in tort actions, including associated evidentiary issues. Written for both plaintiffs & defense lawyers, this handbook for busy practitioners can save countless hours in preparation for trial or settlement negotiations, & covers the most recent law on personal injury, injury to spouses & children, wrongful death, property damages, fraud, defamation, noneconomic damages, infliction of emotional distress, punitive damages, contribution & indemnity, & much more.