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:
(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.
History: En. Sec. 1619, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 4673, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 6924, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1199; re-en. Sec. 6924, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 39-121; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 119, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 61, L. 2007.