What is an Oath?
Two weeks ago, when I picked up papers to run for an elected local office (community college trustee) I swore to and signed an Oath of Office. Except for the specifics to the California State Constitution, it is the same...
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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...
Sources of Law in California
California’s Civil Code contains definitions and sources of law. These provisions were added in 1951. There are three sections in this part of the Civil Code. Section 22 provides that “law is a solemn expression of the will of the...