Section 550.
Cal. Evidence Code - EVID § 550.
in effect(a)
The burden of producing evidence as to a particular fact is on the party against whom a finding on that fact would be required in the absence of further evidence.
(b)
The burden of producing evidence as to a particular fact is initially on the party with the burden of proof as to that fact.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026