Evidence Code section 662

The owner of the legal title to property is presumed to be the owner of the full beneficial title. This presumption may be rebutted only by clear and convincing proof.

Source: Section 662, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=662. (updated Jan. 1, 1965; accessed Jun. 29, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/evidence_code_section_662

Original Source: Section 662, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=662. (last accessed May 12, 2025).