California § 1261 - Evidence of a statement is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule when offered
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1261 — Evidence of a statement is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule when offered, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1261. Evidence of a statement is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule when offered
(a) Evidence of a statement is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule when offered in an action upon a claim or demand against the estate of the declarant if the statement was made upon the personal knowledge of the declarant at a time when the matter had been recently perceived by him and while his recollection was clear. (b) Evidence of a statement is inadmissible under this section if the statement was made under circumstances such as to indicate its lack of trustworthiness.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1261
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1261 cover?
Section 1261 ("Evidence of a statement is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule when offered") 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 § 1261?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1261 apply to my situation?
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