California · Evidence Code

EVID §812: This article is not intended to alter or change the existing substantive law, whether statutory or decisional, interpreting the meaning of “market value,” whether denominated “fair market value” or ot

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This statute clarifies it does not modify existing law regarding how 'market value' or 'fair market value' is legally defined or interpreted.

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This article is not intended to alter or change the existing substantive law, whether statutory or decisional, interpreting the meaning of “market value,” whether denominated “fair market value” or otherwise.

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