ARTICLE 2. Means of Authenticating and Proving Writings
Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.
§§ 1410–1421 · 13 sections
- § 1410 Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit the means by which a writing may be authenticated or proved.
- § 1410.5 (a) For purposes of this chapter, a writing shall include any graffiti consisting of written words, insignia, symbols, or any other markings which convey a…
- § 1411 Except as provided by statute, the testimony of a subscribing witness is not required to authenticate a writing.
- § 1412 If the testimony of a subscribing witness is required by statute to authenticate a writing and the subscribing witness denies or does not recollect the…
- § 1413 A writing may be authenticated by anyone who saw the writing made or executed, including a subscribing witness.
- § 1414 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…
- § 1415 A writing may be authenticated by evidence of the genuineness of the handwriting of the maker.
- § 1416 A witness who is not otherwise qualified to testify as an expert may state his opinion whether a writing is in the handwriting of a supposed writer if the…
- § 1417 The genuineness of handwriting, or the lack thereof, may be proved by a comparison made by the trier of fact with handwriting (a) which the court finds was…
- § 1418 The genuineness of writing, or the lack thereof, may be proved by a comparison made by an expert witness with writing (a) which the court finds was admitted or…
- § 1419 Where a writing whose genuineness is sought to be proved is more than 30 years old, the comparison under Section 1417 or 1418 may be made with writing…
- § 1420 A writing may be authenticated by evidence that the writing was received in response to a communication sent to the person who is claimed by the proponent of…
- § 1421 A writing may be authenticated by evidence that the writing refers to or states matters that are unlikely to be known to anyone other than the person who is…