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

South Dakota Statutes

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

South Dakota § 18-4-20

Title 18OATHS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Ch. 18-3ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND PROOF OF INSTRUMENTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 18-4-20 (2026).

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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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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.