California Statutes

§ 957. — 957. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 8, Sec. 2.)

California § 957.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code EVIDEvidence Code - EVID
Div. 8.DIVISION 8. PRIVILEGES
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Particular Privileges
Art. 3.ARTICLE 3. Lawyer-Client Privilege

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There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue between parties all of whom claim through a deceased client, regardless of whether the claims are by testate or intestate succession, nonprobate transfer, or inter vivos transaction.

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Edmonds v. Standcampiano
450 F.3d 917 (Ninth Circuit, 2006)
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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 8, Sec. 2. (AB 1163) Effective January 1, 2010.
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