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HomeEvidence CodeDiv. 11Ch. 2Art. 1§ 1520 Original Writing Proof Rule

§ 1520 Original Writing Proof Rule

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§ 1520 Original Writing Proof Rule

Key Takeaways

  • •If you have an original document, you can use it as proof in court.
  • •The document must be allowed by the court to be used as proof.
  • •This rule is about showing what is written in a document.

Example

You sign a contract to buy a car, and the seller tries to change the price later.

You can show the original signed contract in court to prove what the real price was.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 1520 Original Writing Proof Rule

The content of a writing may be proved by an otherwise admissible original. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 100, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

content of a writingadmissible originalStats. 1998, Ch. 100, Sec. 2

Related Statutes

  • § 1523 Oral Evidence Of Writings
  • § 1220 Admissions Against Party
  • § 1221 Adopted Statement Exception
  • § 1222 Authorized Party Statements Admissible
  • § 1223 Conspiracy Statement Admissibility

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Evidence Code. Section 1520.
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