If a document used as evidence in a court case is written in a language other than English, a translated version in English can be used in court instead of the original. The person who translated it must be skilled at translating, and they must sign a sworn statement saying the translation is accurate.
490.630. , when translated into English, may be read. — Whenever any written evidence in a shall be in language other than English, a written translation thereof into the English language, made by a , and by his , may be instead of the original, if such original be .
(RSMo 1939 § 1874)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 1710; 1919 § 5397; 1909 § 6341
Deeds in foreign country accompanied by translation, 442.140
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