§ 1222. — 1222. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

California § 1222.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code EVID: Evidence Code - EVID
• Div. 10.: DIVISION 10. HEARSAY EVIDENCE
• Ch. 2.: CHAPTER 2. Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule
• Art. 1.: ARTICLE 1. Confessions and Admissions

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Evidence of a statement offered against a party is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule if:
(a)
The statement was made by a person authorized by the party to make a statement or statements for him concerning the subject matter of the statement; and
(b)
The evidence is offered either after admission of evidence sufficient to sustain a finding of such authority or, in the court’s discretion as to the order of proof, subject to the admission of such evidence.

Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.