The printed statute books of the United States and of the several states and territories, printed under the authority of such states and territories, and the books of reports of decisions of the supreme courts of the United States and of the several states and territories, published by authority of such courts, may be read as evidence in all courts of this state of such acts and decisions.
Source: R.S. p. 309, § 1. G.L. § 1078. G.S. § 1308. R.S. 08: § 2489. C.L. § 6535. CSA: C. 63, § 1. CRS 53: § 52-1-1. C.R.S. 1963: § 52-1-1.
Cross references: For use of statutes and books as evidence, see C.R.C.P. 44(e) and 264.