Tag: California’s Evidence Code
Authentication and Proof of Writing Under California’s Evidence Code
California’s Evidence Code has a number of rules related to writings, and these are contained in Division 11, Chapter 1, Article 1. Section 1400 provides that authentication of a writing means either the introduction of evidence sufficient to sustain a...
Production of Business Records under California’s Evidence Code
California’s Evidence Code, in Division 11, Chapter 2, Article 4, has specified rules for the production of business records. Section 1560 defines the term “business” and “record.” When a subpoena duces tecum is served upon the custodian of records or...
California Hearsay Evidence Rules
California’s Evidence Code, in Division 10, Chapter 1, provides general provisions related to hearsay evidence. Section 1200 defines “hearsay evidence” as “evidence of a statement that was made other than by a witness while testifying at the hearing and that...
Expert Witness Testimony under California’s Evidence Code
Division 7 of the California Evidence Code deals with Opinion Testimony and Scientific Evidence. Chapter 1 concerns Expert and Other Opinion Testimony. Article 1 is on expert and other opinion testimony generally. Section 800 states that, if a witness is...
General Provisions of California’s Evidence Code
In Division 3 of the California Evidence, there are general provisions. Chapter 1 is on Applicability of the Code and contains Section 300. This section specifies that the Evidence Code applies in every action before the Supreme Court or a...