Section 1016 Of Article 7. Psychotherapist-patient Privilege From California Evidence Code >> Division 8. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 7.
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. There is no privilege under this article as to a
communication relevant to an issue concerning the mental or emotional
condition of the patient if such issue has been tendered by:
(a) The patient;
(b) Any party claiming through or under the patient;
(c) Any party claiming as a beneficiary of the patient through a
contract to which the patient is or was a party; or
(d) The plaintiff in an action brought under Section 376 or 377 of
the Code of Civil Procedure for damages for the injury or death of
the patient.