Idaho Code

Idaho Code § 9-405 (2026)

Proof of writings. 

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Proof of writings. 

Any writing may be proved either:

1.  By any one who saw the writing executed; or
2.  By evidence of the genuineness of the handwriting of the maker; or
3.  By a subscribing witness.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1979–2015 · leading case: State v. Azad Haji Abdullah, 348 P.3d 1 (Idaho 2015).
State v. Azad Haji Abdullah, 348 P.3d 1 (Idaho 2015). · cites it 4× “I.C. § 9-405. In post-conviction proceedings, the petitioner has the burden to demonstrate error.”
Idaho First Nat'l Bank v. Wells, 596 P.2d 429 (Idaho 1979). · cites it 2× “Idaho Code § 9-405 provides that a writing may be authenticated either (1) by anyone who saw the writing executed; (2) by evidence of genuineness of the handwriting of the maker; or (3) by a subscribing witness.”
State v. Hebner, 697 P.2d 1210 (Idaho Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 2× “Under I.C. § 9-405(2) a writing may be authenticated by evidence of the genuineness of the handwriting of the maker.”
— Idaho Code § 9-405(2) — 1 case
State v. Hebner, 697 P.2d 1210 (Idaho Ct. App. 1985). “Under I.C. § 9-405(2) a writing may be authenticated by evidence of the genuineness of the handwriting of the maker.”
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