California § 815 - When relevant to the determination of the value of property, a witness may take i
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§ 815. When relevant to the determination of the value of property, a witness may take i
When relevant to the determination of the value of property, a witness may take into account as a basis for an opinion the price and other terms and circumstances of any sale or contract to sell and purchase which included the property or property interest being valued or any part thereof if the sale or contract was freely made in good faith within a reasonable time before or after the date of valuation, except that in an eminent domain proceeding where the sale or contract to sell and purchase includes only the property or property interest being taken or a part thereof, such sale or contract to sell and purchase may not be taken into account if it occurs after the filing of the lis pendens.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 815
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 815 cover?
Section 815 ("When relevant to the determination of the value of property, a witness may take i") 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 § 815?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 815 apply to my situation?
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