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

California § 643.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code EVID: Evidence Code - EVID
• Div. 5.: DIVISION 5. BURDEN OF PROOF; BURDEN OF PRODUCING EVIDENCE; PRESUMPTIONS AND INFERENCES
• Ch. 3.: CHAPTER 3. Presumptions and Inferences
• Art. 3.: ARTICLE 3. Presumptions Affecting the Burden of Producing Evidence

Text

A deed or will or other writing purporting to create, terminate, or affect an interest in real or personal property is presumed to be authentic if it:
(a)
Is at least 30 years old;
(b)
Is in such condition as to create no suspicion concerning its authenticity;
(c)
Was kept, or if found was found, in a place where such writing, if authentic, would be likely to be kept or found; and
(d)
Has been generally acted upon as authentic by persons having an interest in the matter.

Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.