Evid. Code, § 662 · Article 4. Presumptions Affecting the Burden of Proof

Evid. Code, § 662

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

The owner of the legal title to property is presumed to be the owner of the full beneficial title. This presumption may be rebutted only by clear and convincing proof.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.

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=EVID&sectionNum=662.
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Ventura County Superior Court Local Rules of Court (effective July 1, 2026) — Chapter 10: Probate, Decedents’ Estates, Conservatorships, Guardianships, Guardianships of the Estate Only and Trusts

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