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.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1965; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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§ 984's source at ca​.gov