CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Opinion & Scientific Evidence
......Forensic Issues
.........Valuation of Property
............Basis of Opinion: Comparable Sales
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Price of sale or contract to sale is admissible basis for testimony.

Comparable sale method defined.

Proper role of trial court in evaluating experts' opinions that properties are comparable. Court has broad discretion.

Opposing party must be given reasonable opportunity to explore relevant differences between properties to see if really comparable.