Cal. Evidence Code § 996
Cal. Evidence Code § 996
California · California Evidence Code · Status: effective
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- Cal. Evidence Code § 996, California, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-25, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/769362
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There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue concerning the condition of the patient if such issue has been tendered by:
(a) The patient;
(b) Any party claiming through or under the patient;
(c) Any party claiming as a beneficiary of the patient through a contract to which the patient is or was a party; or
(d) The plaintiff in an action brought under Section 376 or 377 of the Code of Civil Procedure for damages for the injury or death of the patient.