South Dakota Statutes

§ 18-4-20 — Facts to be established for proof by handwriting.

South Dakota·Title 18 OATHS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS·Ch. 18-3 ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND PROOF OF INSTRUMENTS

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.

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Legislative History

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

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