When someone has a copy of a contract made with the state, a county, or a government officer, that copy can be used in court just like the original. The copy has to be officially certified with the officer's seal, or if there is no seal, the officer has to sign an affidavit saying the copy is real.
490.460. Copies of public contracts. — Copies of contracts entered into by individuals with the state, or any officer thereof, or with any county, or with any person for the of any county, under or by of any law, or the lawful of any court, the originals of which are, by law or the lawful order of any court, in the and keeping of any officer, and by the of such officer, or, if such officer have no official seal, then by the of such officer, may be sued upon, and shall be , to all intents and purposes, as the originals themselves.
(RSMo 1939 § 1853)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 1689; 1919 § 5376; 1909 § 6320
(1972) When state enters into a validly contract it lays aside of . U.S. Di Carlo Co., Inc. v. State (Mo.), 485 S.W.2d 52.
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