California Laws: Evidence Code Sections 1-12
- California Laws: Evidence Code Section 1
This code shall be known as the Evidence Code. ...
- California Laws: Evidence Code Section 2
The rule of the common law, that statutes in derogation thereof are to be strictly construed, has no application to this code. This code establishes...
- California Laws: Evidence Code Section 3
If any provision or clause of this code or application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other...
- California Laws: Evidence Code Section 4
Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, these preliminary provisions and rules of construction shall govern the construction of this code. ...
- California Laws: Evidence Code Section 5
Division, chapter, article, and section headings do not in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of the provisions of this code. ...
- California Laws: Evidence Code Section 6
Whenever any reference is made to any portion of this code or of any other statute, such reference shall apply to all amendments and additions...
- California Laws: Evidence Code Section 7
Unless otherwise expressly stated: (a) "Division" means a division of this code. (b) "Chapter" means a chapter of the division in which that term occurs....
- California Laws: Evidence Code Section 8
The present tense includes the past and future tenses; and the future, the present. ...
- California Laws: Evidence Code Section 9
The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter. ...
- California Laws: Evidence Code Section 10
The singular number includes the plural; and the plural, the singular. ...
- California Laws: Evidence Code Section 11
"Shall" is mandatory and "may" is permissive. ...
- California Laws: Evidence Code Section 12
(a) This code shall become operative on January 1, 1967, and shall govern proceedings in actions brought on or after that date and, except as...
