HRS §502-82
Using a recorded document as evidence in court
This section says that a properly recorded document, or an official copy of it, can be used in court just like the original. But the notary's stamp or proof of signing is not final—anyone affected can challenge it. If the proof was based on a biased or unqualified witness, the document can't be used until other valid proof is shown.
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The statute, as written — Record or copy as evidence
The record of an instrument duly recorded, or a transcript thereof, duly certified, may also be read in evidence, with like force and effect as the original instrument. Neither the certificate of acknowledgment, nor the proof of any instrument, is conclusive, but may be rebutted, and the force and effect thereof may be contested by any party affected thereby. If the party contesting the proof of an instrument makes it appear that the proof was taken upon the oath of an interested or incompetent witness, neither the instrument nor the record thereof shall be received in evidence until established by other competent proof. [CC 1859, §1259; RL 1925, §3169; RL 1935, §5155; RL 1945, §12755; RL 1955, §343-48; HRS §502-82]
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