California § 1261. 1261. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

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§ 1261. — 1261. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

California § 1261.

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Code EVIDEvidence Code - EVID

Div. 10.DIVISION 10. HEARSAY EVIDENCE

Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

Art. 6.ARTICLE 6. Statements Relating to Wills and to Claims Against Estates

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Cal. Evidence Code - EVID Code § 1261. (2026).

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(a)Evidence of a statement is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule when offered in an action upon a claim or demand against the estate of the declarant if the statement was made upon the personal knowledge of the declarant at a time when the matter had been recently perceived by him and while his recollection was clear.

(b)Evidence of a statement is inadmissible under this section if the statement was made under circumstances such as to indicate its lack of trustworthiness.

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(a)
Evidence of a statement is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule when offered in an action upon a claim or demand against the estate of the declarant if the statement was made upon the personal knowledge of the declarant at a time when the matter had been recently perceived by him and while his recollection was clear.
(b)
Evidence of a statement is inadmissible under this section if the statement was made under circumstances such as to indicate its lack of trustworthiness.

Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.

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