Montana § 1-5-303 - Facts That Must Be Shown When Offering Proof Of Handwriting
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§ 1-5-303. Facts That Must Be Shown When Offering Proof Of Handwriting
Facts that must be shown when offering proof of handwriting. The evidence taken under 1-5-302 must satisfactorily prove to the officer the following facts: (1) the existence of one or more of the conditions mentioned in 1-5-302 ; (2) that the witness testifying knew the person whose name purports to be subscribed to the instrument as a party and is well acquainted with that person's signature; (3) that the witness testifying personally knew the person who subscribed the instrument as a witness and is well acquainted with that person's signature; (4) that the signature or signatures in question are genuine; and (5) the place of residence of the witness.
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 1-5-303 cover?
Section 1-5-303 ("Facts That Must Be Shown When Offering Proof Of Handwriting") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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