Code Civ. Proc., § 1896 · Article 2. Public Writings

Code Civ. Proc., § 1896

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

A written law is that which is promulgated in writing, and of which a record is in existence.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Enacted 1872.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&sectionNum=1896.
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Code of Civil Procedure

Code Civ. Proc., § 1899Printed as Section 1896

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