26-1-604. When recitals in statutes conclusive. The recitals in a public statute are conclusive evidence of the facts recited for the purpose of carrying it into effect, but no further. The recitals in a private statute are conclusive evidence between parties who claim under its provisions, but no further.

     History: En. Sec. 3191, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7909, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 10553, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1903; re-en. Sec. 10553, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, .