The facts recited in a written instrument are conclusively presumed to be true as between the parties thereto, or their successors in interest; but this rule does not apply to the recital of a consideration.
Cal. Evid. Code § 622
Conclusive Presumptions
Applied in 21 court decisions — leading case Banco Do Brasil, S.A. v. Latian, Inc. (1991)
Most recently applied in Hilaly v. Allen (May 2019)
Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.
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