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HomeEvidence CodeDiv. 10Ch. 2Art. 1§ 1224 Admissibility Of Declarant Statements

§ 1224 Admissibility Of Declarant Statements

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§ 1224 Admissibility Of Declarant Statements

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone's mistake affects your case, what they said can be used against you in court.
  • •This happens when your problem is tied to their mistake or duty.
  • •Their words can be used like they're your own in the case.

Example

You lend your car to a friend, and they crash it. They told someone, 'I wasn’t paying attention.'

If you get sued because of the crash, their admission can be used against you in court.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1224 Admissibility Of Declarant Statements

When the liability obligation, or duty of a party to a civil action is based in whole or in part upon the liability, obligation, or duty of the declarant, or when the claim or right asserted by a party to a civil action is barred or diminished by a breach of duty by the declarant, evidence of a statement made by the declarant is as admissible against the party as it would be if offered against the declarant in an action involving that liability, obligation, duty, or breach of duty. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

liability obligationdutydeclarantbreach of duty

Related Statutes

  • § 1220 Admissions Against Party
  • § 1223 Conspiracy Statement Admissibility
  • § 1225 Declarant Statements In Civil Actions
  • § 1221 Adopted Statement Exception
  • § 1222 Authorized Party Statements Admissible

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Evidence Code. Section 1224.
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