California · Evidence Code

EVID §1400: Authentication of a writing means (a) the introduction of evidence sufficient to sustain a finding that it is the writing that the proponent of the evidence claims it is or (b) the establishment of su

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Authentication of a writing requires introducing evidence sufficient to prove it is what the person presenting it claims it is, or establishing such authenticity through other means.

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Authentication of a writing means (a) the introduction of evidence sufficient to sustain a finding that it is the writing that the proponent of the evidence claims it is or (b) the establishment of such facts by any other means provided by law.

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