Evidence Code section 1413

A writing may be authenticated by anyone who saw the writing made or executed, including a subscribing witness.

Source: Section 1413, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=1413. (updated Jan. 1, 1965; accessed Aug. 18, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/evidence_code_section_1413

Original Source: Section 1413, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=1413. (last accessed May 12, 2025).