California · Evidence Code

EVID §1000: There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue between parties all of whom claim through a deceased patient, regardless of whether the claims are by testate or int

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This statute removes patient-doctor privilege protections for communications between parties disputing a deceased patient's estate or inheritance, whether through a will or intestacy.

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There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue between parties all of whom claim through a deceased patient, regardless of whether the claims are by testate or intestate succession or by inter vivos transaction.

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