California · Probate Code
PROB §1983: A court of this state may treat a foreign country as if it were a state for the purpose of applying this article and Articles 2, 3, and 5.
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A state court may treat a foreign country the same as a state when applying specific articles of law.
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A court of this state may treat a foreign country as if it were a state for the purpose of applying this article and Articles 2, 3, and 5.
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