Mitchell v. Haggenmeyer

Citations

• 51 Cal. 108

Syllabus

<p>Evidence in Action against Execütob.—In an action brought against an executor upon a claim against the estate, the deposition of the plaintiff cannot be read in evidence since the amendment to the Code of Civil Procedure, which took effect July 1, 1874, even if the deposition was taken before said amendment was passed.</p> <p>Poweb of Legislatübe oveb Evidence.—The Legislature has the power to change or modify the rules of evidence at any time, and may exclude depositions which were admissible when taken.</p>