If someone files a lawsuit using a copy of a written contract or bond, and the other person swears under oath that they never signed it, the court can order the original paper document to be brought in as proof.
490.490. When original shall be produced. — Where suit shall be brought upon any copy of a , or contract in writing, mentioned in sections 490.460 to 490.480 and the shall, in his , or on to the court, deny the of such bond or contract, such answer or motion being , the court may, if necessary to the attainment of justice, require the production of the original bond or other writing.
(RSMo 1939 § 1855)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 1691; 1919 § 5378; 1909 § 6322
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Copies of bonds of administrators and others
RSMo 490.480
Record copy of lost instrument
RSMo 490.500
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RSMo 490.470
Proof of endorsement of notes
RSMo 490.510
Proof of partnership
RSMo 490.520
Copies of public contracts
RSMo 490.460
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