California § 1301 - Evidence of a final judgment is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule when of
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§ 1301. Evidence of a final judgment is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule when of
Evidence of a final judgment is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule when offered by the judgment debtor to prove any fact which was essential to the judgment in an action in which he seeks to: (a) Recover partial or total indemnity or exoneration for money paid or liability incurred because of the judgment; (b) Enforce a warranty to protect the judgment debtor against the liability determined by the judgment; or (c) Recover damages for breach of warranty substantially the same as the warranty determined by the judgment to have been breached.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1301
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1301 cover?
Section 1301 ("Evidence of a final judgment is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule when of") 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 § 1301?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1301 apply to my situation?
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