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Evidence Code section 973 - "Spousal Privilege Waiver in Civil Proceedings"

CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE CODE

Privilege Not to Testify Against Spouse

Evidence Code Section 973

(a) Unless erroneously compelled to do so, a married person who testifies in a proceeding to which his spouse is a party, or who testifies against his spouse in any proceeding, does not have a privilege under this article in the proceeding in which such testimony is given.
(a) Unless erroneously compelled to do so, a married person who testifies in a proceeding to which his spouse is a party, or who testifies against his spouse in any proceeding, does not have a privilege under this article in the proceeding in which such testimony is given.

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