California § 1416 - A witness who is not otherwise qualified to testify as an expert may state his op
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1416 — A witness who is not otherwise qualified to testify as an expert may state his op, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1416. A witness who is not otherwise qualified to testify as an expert may state his op
A witness who is not otherwise qualified to testify as an expert may state his opinion whether a writing is in the handwriting of a supposed writer if the court finds that he has personal knowledge of the handwriting of the supposed writer. Such personal knowlegde may be acquired from: (a) Having seen the supposed writer write; (b) Having seen a writing purporting to be in the handwriting of the supposed writer and upon which the supposed writer has acted or been charged; (c) Having received letters in the due course of mail purporting to be from the supposed writer in response to letters duly addressed and mailed by him to the supposed writer; or (d) Any other means of obtaining personal knowledge of the handwriting of the supposed writer.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1416
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1416 cover?
Section 1416 ("A witness who is not otherwise qualified to testify as an expert may state his op") 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 § 1416?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1416" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1416 apply to my situation?
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