Evidence Code section 984

There is no privilege under this article in:

(a)

A proceeding brought by or on behalf of one spouse against the other spouse.

(b)

A proceeding between a surviving spouse and a person who claims through the deceased spouse, regardless of whether such claim is by testate or intestate succession or by inter vivos transaction.

Source: Section 984, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=984. (accessed May 19, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 984’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/evidence_code_section_984

Original Source: Section 984, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=984. (last accessed May 12, 2025).