Section 517 Of Article 1. Wrecks And Wrecked Property From California Harbors And Navigation Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 1.

. The rejection by the judge of any claim shall not preclude the claimant from maintaining an action against the officer for the recovery of the property or its proceeds. If the plaintiff prevails, there shall be deducted from the damages, in addition to salvage and expenses, all the defendant's costs.