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Will a signed piece of paper hold up in court if someone was forced to sign it and there was no witness?
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When someone 'forces' you to sign anything, it has been signed 'under duress', and is not considered a valid contract.
If you explain the situation during the time you signed the paper to the court and tell them that you signed it 'under duress', the judge should dis-allow the paper to be used as evidence against you.
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What criteria might be used to establish someone to be an expert witness?
The court decides on whether a witness is qualified as an "expert witness" or not.
Is a handwritten letter legally binding in court if signed by a neutral witness?
In general, a handwritten letter is not considered a legally binding contract in court unless specific legal requirements are met. Having a neutral witness can add credibility to the contents of the letter and the signature authenticity but does not automatically make it legally binding. For a document to be legally binding, it typically needs to meet specific legal criteria such as offer, acceptance, and consideration.
Will a written statement help in small claims court if the witness cannot appear in court?
Yes it needs to be signed dated and notorised. Then it will not carry as much weight as a live witness but depending on what the statement says it has the potential to help.
What is a statement in court my witness about what someone has told the witness not what the witness actually saw it's usually not allowed by the judge?
This is hearsay, which is a secondary source of information that is not allowed.
What happens if a signed witness does not show up to court for a criminal case?
If anyone has been subpoenaed (summoned) to appear in court and fails to do so, they can be held in contempt. This applies to defendants as well as witnesses. If a witness fails to appear, the court can dismiss the case or continue it to a later date when the witness' attendance is more likely. Which one will occur depends on the seriousness of the charge and whether it is likely the witness can be located and compelled to appear. The court can also decide to move forward on the case without the witness, if their testimony is not crucial to either side's case.
Can a lawyer show up to court for a promise to appear?
Can someone else show to court for me if i signed a promise to appear.
Is it illegal to have someone sign a promissory note under distress at a house closing The note was signed and notarized now I'm taking it to small claims court and he is contesting it.?
This depends on the situation. Were you being forced to sign the papers physically or threatened with harm? Once a contract is signed, it is legally binding except in extreme circumstances decided by a court of law.
What do you call a person in the witness stand?
Generally speaking, a witness. They can be a witness for the defense or a witness for the prosecution in a criminal case. They can be a witness for the defense or a witness for the plaintiff in a civil case. If they are testifying in behalf of someone they would rather be testifying against, they are called a "hostile witness." NOTE: This question would be better to have been asked under the Legal or Law category so I will move it there.
Who can be an independent witness?
According to the police, an independent witness is someone who is not led by that of a friend or someone who can be influenced by you. For example, if you were verbally assaulted by another and you had 10 friends at your side who witnessed this, their statement cannot be used in a court of law or as evidence. So unjust I know, believe me.... But if you want an independent witness, try someone you don't know.
what is the guideline for expert witness testimony at the court?
The guideline for expert witness testimony at the Court is 'Testifying in Court: Guidelines and Maxims for the Expert Witness'. Stanley L. Brodsky is the author of this book.
Can a resigned cop come to court in be a witness?
Anyone can be called to court to be a witness, including a resigned cop.
If there is a missing witness signature on the will does it make it completely invalid?
It depends on how many witness signatures there are, most places require at least two. If there is more than one copy, and the witness remembers signing one of the copies, they can attest to that in court, but that can be suspect in trying to prove that the one they signed was identical to the one being presented.If it was a typed will, there could be a problem, particularly if someone contests the will. If no one contests the will, the executor can use it to distribute the estate.
