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2011 California Code
Evidence Code
DIVISION 11. WRITINGS [1400 - 1605]
ARTICLE 2. Means of Authenticating and Proving Writings
Section 1414


CA Ev Code § 1414 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

A writing may be authenticated by evidence that:

(a) The party against whom it is offered has at any time admitted its authenticity; or

(b) The writing has been acted upon as authentic by the party against whom it is offered.

(Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

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