California § 1202 - Evidence of a statement or other conduct by a declarant that is inconsistent with
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§ 1202. Evidence of a statement or other conduct by a declarant that is inconsistent with
Evidence of a statement or other conduct by a declarant that is inconsistent with a statement by such declarant received in evidence as hearsay evidence is not inadmissible for the purpose of attacking the credibility of the declarant though he is not given and has not had an opportunity to explain or to deny such inconsistent statement or other conduct. Any other evidence offered to attack or support the credibility of the declarant is admissible if it would have been admissible had the declarant been a witness at the hearing. For the purposes of this section, the deponent of a deposition taken in the action in which it is offered shall be deemed to be a hearsay declarant.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1202
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1202 cover?
Section 1202 ("Evidence of a statement or other conduct by a declarant that is inconsistent with") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1202?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1202 apply to my situation?
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