In what circumstances will a former witness be allowed to testify at a civil hearing?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Anthony, B295757 (Cal. App. 2020):

hearing.' Thus, when the requirements of [Evidence Code] section 1291 are met, the admission of former testimony in evidence does not violate a defendant's constitutional right of confrontation." (People v. Herrera, supra, 49 Cal.4th at p. 621, fn. omitted.)

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