California · Evidence Code

EVID §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 purporting to be genuine, and generally respected

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For documents over 30 years old, handwriting comparison to prove authenticity may be made against writings that appear genuine and are generally accepted as such.

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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 purporting to be genuine, and generally respected and acted upon as such, by persons having an interest in knowing whether it is genuine.

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