Wisconsin § 889.23 - Acknowledged writings, evidence.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 889.23 — Acknowledged writings, evidence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 889.23. Acknowledged writings, evidence.
Every written instrument, except promissory notes and bills of exchange, and wills, may be proved or acknowledged in the manner now provided by law for taking the proof or acknowledgment of conveyances of real estate and when so proved and acknowledged shall be competent evidence whenever it is relevant. Any instrument, which is attested but which is not required by law to be witnessed, may be proved as though there were no subscribing witness thereto. 889.23 History History: Sup. Ct. Order, 59 Wis. 2d R6 (1973). 889.23 Annotation This section would not permit introduction of a copy of an insurance policy supported by an affidavit since the acknowledgment must be by the signer of the instrument. Whalen v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. 51 Wis. 2d 635 , 187 N.W.2d 820 .
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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 889.23 cover?
Section 889.23 ("Acknowledged writings, evidence.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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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