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Cal. EVID § 999

This is the official text of Cal. EVID § 999, part of California’s Evidence Code — sets the rules for what evidence is admissible in California courts.

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Official statutory text

There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue concerning the condition of the patient in a proceeding to recover damages on account of the conduct of the patient if good cause for disclosure of the communication is shown.

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