2011 South Dakota Code
Title 18 OATHS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Chapter 04. Acknowledgment And Proof Of Instruments
§18-4-20 Facts to be established for proof by handwriting.
18-4-20. Facts to be established for proof by handwriting. The evidence taken under § 18-4-19 must satisfactorily prove to the officer the following facts:
(1) The existence of one or more of the conditions mentioned therein;
(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 his signature and that it is genuine;
(3) That the witness testifying personally knew the person who subscribed the instrument as a witness and is well acquainted with his signature and that it is genuine; and
(4) The place of residence of the witness.
Source: CivC 1877, § 664; CL 1887, § 3286; RCivC 1903, § 979; RC 1919, § 585; SDC 1939, § 51.1613.
18-4-20 Facts to be established for proof by handwriting.
18-4-20. Facts to be established for proof by handwriting. The evidence taken under § 18-4-19 must satisfactorily prove to the officer the following facts:
(1) The existence of one or more of the conditions mentioned therein;
(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 his signature and that it is genuine;
(3) That the witness testifying personally knew the person who subscribed the instrument as a witness and is well acquainted with his signature and that it is genuine; and
(4) The place of residence of the witness.
Source: CivC 1877, § 664; CL 1887, § 3286; RCivC 1903, § 979; RC 1919, § 585; SDC 1939, § 51.1613.
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