Sec. 1. In a proceeding before a court or judicial officer of Indiana in which the genuineness of the handwriting of any person is involved, any admitted or proved handwriting of the person is competent evidence as a basis for comparison by:

(1) witnesses; or

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-37-3-1

  • 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.
(2) the jury, court, or officer conducting the proceedings;

to prove or disprove the genuineness of the handwriting.

[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-3-6-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.33.