California Statutes

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

California § 958.
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 of breach, by the lawyer or by the client, of a duty arising out of the lawyer-client relationship.

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Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.
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