Montana Code 1-5-303. Facts that must be shown when offering proof of handwriting
1-5-303. Facts that must be shown when offering proof of handwriting. The evidence taken under 1-5-302 must satisfactorily prove to the officer the following facts:
Terms Used In Montana Code 1-5-303
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(1)the existence of one or more of the conditions mentioned in 1-5-302;
(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 that person’s signature;
(3)that the witness testifying personally knew the person who subscribed the instrument as a witness and is well acquainted with that person’s signature;
(4)that the signature or signatures in question are genuine; and
(5)the place of residence of the witness.