{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"8253","citation":"Prob. Code, § 8253","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS [7000. - 12591.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7"},{"name":"PART 2. OPENING ESTATE ADMINISTRATION [8000. - 8577.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Probate of Will [8200. - 8272.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Contest of Will [8250. - 8254.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-3/article-3"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>At the trial, each subscribing witness shall be produced and examined. If no subscribing witness is available as a witness within the meaning of Section <a href=\"/evid/240\">240</a> of the Evidence Code, the court may admit the evidence of other witnesses to prove the due execution of the will.</p>","text":"At the trial, each subscribing witness shall be produced and examined. If no subscribing witness is available as a witness within the meaning of Section 240 of the Evidence Code, the court may admit the evidence of other witnesses to prove the due execution of the will.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/contest-of-will-8253","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}