acknowledged before
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From 271 U.S. 484 - Davis v. Williford · 1926Most cited · 29 citing opinions
Congress intended that to give validity to such a will it was necessary not only that it be in fact acknowledged by the testator before the officer, but that the officer place a certificate of such acknowledgment upon the will, as an essential part of the acknowledgment itself.