Nebraska Statutes 55-479. Forgery
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Any person subject to this code who, with intent to defraud:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 55-479
- Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(1) Falsely makes or alters any signature to, or any part of, any writing which would, if genuine, apparently impose a legal liability on another or change his legal right or liability to his prejudice; or
(2) Utters, offers, issues, or transfers such a writing, known by him to be so made or altered, is guilty of forgery and shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.