§ 740 Recovery of property; termination of right during pendency of action; damages for withholding property

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§ 740. Recovery of property; termination of right during pendency of action; damages for withholding property

    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.