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CA Civ Pro Code § 1952.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 2 - OF THE KINDS AND DEGREES OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Writings|ARTICLE 3 - Private Writings|Section 1952.3.

1952.3.  Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, the court, on its own motion, may order the destruction or other disposition of any exhibit, deposition, or administrative record introduced in the trial or posttrial hearing of a civil action or proceeding or filed in the action or proceeding that, if appeal has not been taken from the decision of the court in the action or proceeding, remains in the custody of the court or clerk five years after time for appeal has expired, or, if appeal has been taken, remains in the custody of the court or clerk five years after final determination thereof, or that remains in the custody of the court or clerk for a period of five years after any of the following:(a) A motion for a new trial has been granted and a memorandum to set the case for trial has not been filed, or a motion to set for trial has not been made within five years. (b) The dismissal of the action or proceeding. In addition, the court on its own motion, may order the destruction or other disposition of any exhibit, deposition, or administrative record that remains in the custody of the court or clerk for a period of 10 years after the introduction or filing of the action or proceeding if, in the discretion of the court, the exhibit, deposition, or administrative record should be disposed of or destroyed. The order shall be entered in the register of actions of each case in which the order is made. No exhibit, deposition, or administrative record shall be ordered destroyed or otherwise disposed of pursuant to this section if a party to the action or proceeding files a written notice with the court requesting the preservation of any exhibit, deposition, or administrative record for a stated time, but not to exceed one year. Any sealed file shall be retained for at least two years after the date on which destruction would otherwise be authorized pursuant to this section.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1090, Sec. 9.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 1953 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 2 - OF THE KINDS AND DEGREES OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Writings|ARTICLE 4 - Records Destroyed in Fire or Calamity|Section 1953.

1953.  As used in this article “record” includes all or any part of any judgment, decree, order, document, paper, process, or file.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 52.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 1953.01 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 2 - OF THE KINDS AND DEGREES OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Writings|ARTICLE 4 - Records Destroyed in Fire or Calamity|Section 1953.01.

1953.01.  Whenever in any action or special proceeding, civil or criminal, in any court of this State any record is lost, injured, or destroyed by reason of conflagration or other public calamity, any person interested therein may apply by a duly verified petition in writing to the court for an order authorizing such defect to be supplied by a duly certified copy of the original, where such copy can be obtained.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 52.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 1953.02 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 2 - OF THE KINDS AND DEGREES OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Writings|ARTICLE 4 - Records Destroyed in Fire or Calamity|Section 1953.02.

1953.02.  Upon notice given pursuant to Sections 1010 to 1020, inclusive, of this code, and its being shown to the satisfaction of the court that the record has been so lost, injured, or destroyed, the court shall make an order that the certified copy shall thereafter have the same effect in all respects as the original would have had.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 52.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 1953.03 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 2 - OF THE KINDS AND DEGREES OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Writings|ARTICLE 4 - Records Destroyed in Fire or Calamity|Section 1953.03.

1953.03.  Whenever in any action or special proceeding, civil or criminal, in any court of this State any record is lost, injured, or destroyed by reason of conflagration or other public calamity, and a certified copy of the original cannot be supplied, any person interested therein may make written application to the court, verified by affidavit, showing such loss, injury, or destruction, and that a certified copy of the record cannot be obtained by the person making the application, and that such loss, injury, or destruction occurred by conflagration, or other calamity, without the fault or neglect of the person making the application, and that such loss, injury, or destruction, unless supplied or remedied may result in damage to the person making the application. Thereupon the court shall cause notice of the application to be given pursuant to Sections 1010 to 1020, inclusive, of this code.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 52.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 1953.04 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 2 - OF THE KINDS AND DEGREES OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Writings|ARTICLE 4 - Records Destroyed in Fire or Calamity|Section 1953.04.

1953.04.  Upon the hearing if the court is satisfied that the statements contained in the written application are true, it shall make an order reciting the substance and effect of the lost, injured, or destroyed record. The order shall have the same effect that the original would have had if it had not been lost, injured, or destroyed, so far as concerns the person making the application, and the persons who have been notified, pursuant to Section 1953.03.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 52.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 1953.05 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 2 - OF THE KINDS AND DEGREES OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Writings|ARTICLE 4 - Records Destroyed in Fire or Calamity|Section 1953.05.

1953.05.  The record in all cases where the proceeding is in rem, including probate, guardianship, conservatorship, and insolvency proceedings, may be supplied in like manner upon like notice to all persons who have appeared therein, and upon notice by publication or postings for not less than 10 days, as the court may order, to all persons who have not appeared. When restored the record shall have the same effect as the original upon all persons who have been personally served with notice of the application, and as to all other persons it shall be prima facie evidence of the contents of the original.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 730.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 1953.06 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 2 - OF THE KINDS AND DEGREES OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Writings|ARTICLE 4 - Records Destroyed in Fire or Calamity|Section 1953.06.

1953.06.  If an appeal to a reviewing court has been taken in any action or special proceeding in any trial court in which the record has been subsequently lost or destroyed by conflagration or other public calamity and a transcript of such record has been filed in the reviewing court, any person interested in the action or special proceeding may obtain a certified copy of all or any portion of the transcript from the clerk of the reviewing court and may file such certified copy in the office of the clerk of the court from which the appeal was taken. Thereupon the certified copy may be made the basis of any further proceedings or processes in the trial court in such action or special proceeding to all intents and purposes as if the original record were on file.(Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 17.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 1953.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 2 - OF THE KINDS AND DEGREES OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Writings|ARTICLE 4.5 - Private Records Destroyed in Disaster or Calamity|Section 1953.10.

1953.10.  Any person, corporation, copartnership, organization, institution, business, member of profession or calling interested in establishing the existence, substance, genuineness, or authenticity of any memorandum, book, map, chart, manuscript, writing, account, entry, record, print, document, representation, or combination thereof that has been damaged, rendered wholly or partially illegible, destroyed in whole or in part or lost by explosion, conflagration, earthquake, disaster or other public calamity, may apply by duly verified petition to the court for an order establishing, reciting, or declaring the existence, substance, genuineness or authenticity of the same.(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1311.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 1953.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 2 - OF THE KINDS AND DEGREES OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Writings|ARTICLE 4.5 - Private Records Destroyed in Disaster or Calamity|Section 1953.11.

1953.11.  Notice of the filing of the petition and of the time and place of the hearing thereof shall be given to such persons, if any, as the court shall designate by its order. Such order shall specify how such notice shall be given and may be by publication, posting, personal service or otherwise as the court shall direct. Upon the hearing of the petition proof shall be submitted to the court that notice has been given as prescribed in such order.(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1311.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 1953.12 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 2 - OF THE KINDS AND DEGREES OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Writings|ARTICLE 4.5 - Private Records Destroyed in Disaster or Calamity|Section 1953.12.

1953.12.  Upon the hearing the court shall receive such evidence as may be required and if the court is satisfied that the statements contained in the petition are true, it shall make an order reciting the existence, substance, genuineness or authenticity of the destroyed or lost memorandum, book, map, chart, manuscript, writing, account, entry, print, document, representation or combination thereof.(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1311.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 1953.13 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 2 - OF THE KINDS AND DEGREES OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Writings|ARTICLE 4.5 - Private Records Destroyed in Disaster or Calamity|Section 1953.13.

1953.13.  The order of court made upon such hearing shall refer to the memorandum, book, map, chart, manuscript, writing, account, entry, record, print, document, representation or combination thereof which is the subject of said petition and such court order shall be deemed in lieu of the original and have the same effect as if the original had not been damaged, destroyed or otherwise rendered wholly or partially illegible.(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1311.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 2002 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Manner of Production|ARTICLE 1 - Mode of Taking the Testimony of Witnesses|Section 2002.

2002.  The testimony of witnesses is taken in three modes:1. By affidavit;2. By deposition;3. By oral examination.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 2003 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Manner of Production|ARTICLE 1 - Mode of Taking the Testimony of Witnesses|Section 2003.

2003.  An affidavit is a written declaration under oath, made without notice to the adverse party.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 2004 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Manner of Production|ARTICLE 1 - Mode of Taking the Testimony of Witnesses|Section 2004.

2004.  A deposition is a written declaration, under oath, made upon notice to the adverse party, for the purpose of enabling him to attend and cross-examine. In all actions and proceedings where the default of the defendant has been duly entered, and in all proceedings to obtain letters of administration, or for the probate of wills and the issuance of letters testamentary thereon, where, after due and legal notice, those entitled to contest the application have failed to appear, the entry of said defaults, and the failure of said persons to appear after notice, shall be deemed to be a waiver of the right to any further notice of any application or proceeding to take testimony by deposition in such action or proceeding.(Amended by Stats. 1907, Ch. 527.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 2005 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Manner of Production|ARTICLE 1 - Mode of Taking the Testimony of Witnesses|Section 2005.

2005.  An oral examination is an examination in presence of the jury or tribunal which is to decide the fact or act upon it, the testimony being heard by the jury or tribunal from the lips of the witness.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 2009 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Manner of Production|ARTICLE 2 - Affidavits|Section 2009.

2009.  An affidavit may be used to verify a pleading or a paper in a special proceeding, to prove the service of a summons, notice, or other paper in an action or special proceeding, to obtain a provisional remedy, the examination of a witness, or a stay of proceedings, and in uncontested proceedings to establish a record of birth, or upon a motion, and in any other case expressly permitted by statute.(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 2010 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Manner of Production|ARTICLE 2 - Affidavits|Section 2010.

2010.  Evidence of the publication of a document or notice required by law, or by an order of a Court or Judge, to be published in a newspaper, may be given by the affidavit of the printer of the newspaper, or his foreman or principal clerk, annexed to a copy of the document or notice, specifying the times when, and the paper in which, the publication was made.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Civ Pro Code § [2011.] (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Manner of Production|ARTICLE 2 - Affidavits|Section [2011.].

[2011.]  Section Two Thousand and Eleven. If such affidavit be made in an action or special proceeding pending in a Court, it may be filed with the Court or a Clerk thereof. If not so made, it may be filed with the Clerk of the county where the newspaper is printed. In either case the original affidavit, or a copy thereof, certified by the Judge of the Court or Clerk having it in custody, is prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein.(Amended by Code Amendments 1873-74, Ch. 383.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 2012 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Manner of Production|ARTICLE 2 - Affidavits|Section 2012.

2012.  An affidavit to be used before any court, judge, or officer of this state may be taken before any officer authorized to administer oaths.(Amended by Stats. 1907, Ch. 393.)
CA Civ Pro Code § [2013.] (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Manner of Production|ARTICLE 2 - Affidavits|Section [2013.].

[2013.]  Section Two Thousand and Thirteen. An affidavit taken in another State of the United States, to be used in this State, may be taken before a Commissioner appointed by the Governor of this State to take affidavits and depositions in such other State, or before any Notary Public in another State, or before any Judge or Clerk of a Court of record having a seal.(Amended by Code Amendments 1873-74, Ch. 383.)
CA Civ Pro Code § [2014.] (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Manner of Production|ARTICLE 2 - Affidavits|Section [2014.].

[2014.]  Section Two Thousand and Fourteen. An affidavit taken in a foreign country to be used in this State, may be taken before an Embassador, Minister, Consul, Vice Consul, or Consular Agent of the United States, or before any Judge of a Court of record having a seal in such foreign country.(Amended by Code Amendments 1873-74, Ch. 383.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 2015 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Manner of Production|ARTICLE 2 - Affidavits|Section 2015.

2015.  When an affidavit is taken before a Judge or a Court in another State, or in a foreign country, the genuineness of the signature of the Judge, the existence of the Court, and the fact that such Judge is a member thereof, must be certified by the Clerk of the Court, under the seal thereof.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 2015.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Manner of Production|ARTICLE 2 - Affidavits|Section 2015.3.

2015.3.  The certificate of a sheriff, marshal, or the clerk of the superior court, has the same force and effect as his or her affidavit.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 88. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 2015.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Manner of Production|ARTICLE 2 - Affidavits|Section 2015.5.

2015.5.  Whenever, under any law of this state or under any rule, regulation, order or requirement made pursuant to the law of this state, any matter is required or permitted to be supported, evidenced, established, or proved by the sworn statement, declaration, verification, certificate, oath, or affidavit, in writing of the person making the same (other than a deposition, or an oath of office, or an oath required to be taken before a specified official other than a notary public), such matter may with like force and effect be supported, evidenced, established or proved by the unsworn statement, declaration, verification, or certificate, in writing of such person which recites that it is certified or declared by him or her to be true under penalty of perjury, is subscribed by him or her, and (1), if executed within this state, states the date and place of execution, or (2), if executed at any place, within or without this state, states the date of execution and that it is so certified or declared under the laws of the State of California. The certification or declaration may be in substantially the following form:(a) If executed within this state:“I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct”:_____________ _________(Date and Place)(Signature)(b) If executed at any place, within or without this state:“I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct”:_____________ _________(Date)(Signature)(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 889, Sec. 1. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 6 of Ch. 889.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 2015.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 3 - OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE|CHAPTER 3 - Manner of Production|ARTICLE 2 - Affidavits|Section 2015.6.

2015.6.  Whenever, under any law of this State or under any rule, regulation, order or requirement made pursuant to law, an oath is required to be taken by a person appointed to discharge specific duties in a particular action, proceeding or matter, whether or not pending in court, including but not limited to a person appointed as executor, administrator, guardian, conservator, appraiser, receiver, or elisor, an unsworn written affirmation may be made and executed, in lieu of such oath. Such affirmation shall commence “I solemnly affirm,” shall state the substance of the other matter required by the oath, the date and place of execution and shall be subscribed by him.(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1364.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 2017.010 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 4 - CIVIL DISCOVERY ACT|CHAPTER 2 - Scope of Discovery|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 2017.010.

2017.010.  Unless otherwise limited by order of the court in accordance with this title, any party may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, that is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action or to the determination of any motion made in that action, if the matter either is itself admissible in evidence or appears reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Discovery may relate to the claim or defense of the party seeking discovery or of any other party to the action. Discovery may be obtained of the identity and location of persons having knowledge of any discoverable matter, as well as of the existence, description, nature, custody, condition, and location of any document, electronically stored information, tangible thing, or land or other property.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 72, Sec. 8. (SB 1574) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 2017.020 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 4 - CIVIL DISCOVERY ACT|CHAPTER 2 - Scope of Discovery|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 2017.020.

2017.020.  (a) The court shall limit the scope of discovery if it determines that the burden, expense, or intrusiveness of that discovery clearly outweighs the likelihood that the information sought will lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. The court may make this determination pursuant to a motion for protective order by a party or other affected person. This motion shall be accompanied by a meet and confer declaration under Section 2016.040.(b) The court shall impose a monetary sanction under Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 2023.010) against any party, person, or attorney who unsuccessfully makes or opposes a motion for a protective order, unless it finds that the one subject to the sanction acted with substantial justification or that other circumstances make the imposition of the sanction unjust.(c) (1) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), or any other section of this title, absent exceptional circumstances, the court shall not impose sanctions on a party or any attorney of a party for failure to provide electronically stored information that has been lost, damaged, altered, or overwritten as the result of the routine, good faith operation of an electronic information system.(2) This subdivision shall not be construed to alter any obligation to preserve discoverable information.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 72, Sec. 9. (SB 1574) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 2017.210 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|TITLE 4 - CIVIL DISCOVERY ACT|CHAPTER 2 - Scope of Discovery|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Discovery in Specific Contexts|Section 2017.210.

2017.210.  A party may obtain discovery of the existence and contents of any agreement under which any insurance carrier may be liable to satisfy in whole or in part a judgment that may be entered in the action or to indemnify or reimburse for payments made to satisfy the judgment. This discovery may include the identity of the carrier and the nature and limits of the coverage. A party may also obtain discovery as to whether that insurance carrier is disputing the agreement’s coverage of the claim involved in the action, but not as to the nature and substance of that dispute. Information concerning the insurance agreement is not by reason of disclosure admissible in evidence at trial.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 182, Sec. 23. Effective January 1, 2005. Operative July 1, 2005, by Sec. 64 of Ch. 182.)