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S.D. Codified Laws § 18-4-20

Facts to be established for proof by handwriting

Source: CivC 1877, § 664; CL 1887, § 3286; RCivC 1903, § 979; RC 1919, § 585; SDC 1939, § 51.1613.

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.

Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.