IEA Section 71 — Proof when attesting witness denies the execution

Summary

If a person who signed a document as a witness says they do not remember signing it, or denies that the document was signed in their presence, the document can still be proven as valid using other evidence, such as testimony from other witnesses or documents.

Official Text

If the attesting witness denies or does not recollect the execution of the document, its execution may be proved by other evidence

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BSA §70 — Proof when attesting witness denies execution