Article 13 - Dispositive Instruments and Ancient Writings

Sections (2)

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.

Evidence of a statement contained in a deed of conveyance or a will or other writing purporting to affect an interest in real or personal property is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule if:

(a)The matter stated was relevant to the purpose of the writing;

(b)The matter stated would be relevant to an issue as to an interest in the property; and

(c)The dealings with the property since the statement was made have not been inconsistent with the truth of the statement.

§ 1331

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.

Evidence of a statement is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule if the statement is contained in a writing more than 30 years old and the statement has been since generally acted upon as true by persons having an interest in the matter.