Evidence Code section 550

(a)

The burden of producing evidence as to a particular fact is on the party against whom a finding on that fact would be required in the absence of further evidence.

(b)

The burden of producing evidence as to a particular fact is initially on the party with the burden of proof as to that fact.

Source: Section 550, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=550. (updated Jan. 1, 1965; accessed Sep. 22, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/evidence_code_section_550

Original Source: Section 550, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=550. (last accessed May 12, 2025).