Minnesota § 525.242 - SECONDARY EVIDENCE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 525.242 — SECONDARY EVIDENCE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 525.242. SECONDARY EVIDENCE
If no subscribing witness competent to testify resides in the state at the time appointed for proving the will, the court may admit the testimony of other witnesses to prove the capacity of the testator and the execution of the will, and as evidence of such execution may admit proof of the handwriting of the testator and of the subscribing witnesses.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 525.242
What does Minnesota Statutes § 525.242 cover?
Section 525.242 ("SECONDARY EVIDENCE") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 525.242?
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