{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-18-4-20","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 18-4-20","heading":"Facts to be established for proof by handwriting.","body":"The evidence taken under § 18-4-19 must satisfactorily prove to the officer the following facts:\n(1) The existence of one or more of the conditions mentioned therein;\n(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;\n(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\n(4) The place of residence of the witness.","path":["TITLE 18. OATHS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS","CHAPTER 18-4. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND PROOF OF INSTRUMENTS"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/18-4-20","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:56Z","sha256":"015d4157325d3e6d0529505443446ceca3ff9b13f8516f546a51ad57aa6f5e24","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-18-4-19","next":"us-sd/sdcl-18-4-21"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}