Digital Signature See: electronic signature
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Signature: One's name, written in one's own handwriting. A signature at the end of a legal document attests to its authenticity and validity.
SIGNATURE, pract. contr. By signature is understood the act of putting down a man's name, at the end of an instrument, to attest its validity. The name thus written is also called a signature.
Signature and ratification
ratified signed, but not yet ratified did not sign
Opened for signature - December 10, 1982.
Secured signature bond
A signature bond secured by mortgage or real property.
Signature
Definition - Noun
1 a : the act of signing one's name or of making a mark in lieu thereof
b : the name of a person written with his or her own hand to signify that the writing which precedes accords with his or her wishes or intentions ...
The signature of an individual or more, on a white paper, with a sufficient space left above it to write a note or other writing.
"The signature of a transferor on an instrument is proof, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, that the transferor knows the contents of the instrument and has signed it voluntarily, ...
electronic signature
A paperless method of entering into an electronic contract.
Electronic signatures are as binding as those in ink.
Extended warranty contracts
Warranty coverage on an item that kicks in after the warranty coverage provided by the manufacturer or seller expires.
An acknowledged signature is a signature taken before a notary public. Unlike a normal jurat, an acknowledgment confirms the identity of the individual signing the instrument.
Under older common law, a deed had to be sealed; that is, accompanied not only by a signature but with an impression on wax onto the document.
Imprimatur Originally written permission to publish a written work, the term is now commonly used to refer to a signature that approves some action, e.g., the signature of a judge granting a petition.
written signature that might be replaced on conformed copy with notation that it was signed by the person whose signature appears on the original.
" In the laws of bills of exchange, an endorsement is a signature on the back of the bill of exchange by which the person to whom the note is payable transfers it by thus making the note payable to the bearer or to a specific person.
Written wills must be subscribed (i.e., signed below the complete text) by the testator and must bear the signatures of two (or, in some jurisdictions, three) people who witnessed the testator's signature.
the inclusion of additional names on an elder's bank signature card;
unauthorized withdrawal of the elder's funds using the elder's ATM card;
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forgery
n. 1) the crime of creating a false document, altering a document, or writing a false signature for the illegal benefit of the person making the forgery.
sign
v. 1) to write one's signature on a document, including an "X" by an illiterate or physically impaired person, provided the mark is properly witnessed in writing as "Eddie Jones, his mark.
1) A favor done without compensation (pay or consideration), such as a signature guaranteeing payment of a debt, sometimes called an accommodation indorsement. 2) Giving in to an adversary on a point to make a deal work. 3) A change in an employer's ...
Consent Order: An agreement of the parties that is memorialized as a court order bearing the signature of a judge. Attorneys for the parties will determine the best instrument or instruments for recording the settlement terms.
Acknowledgement: The signature of a clerk or attorney certifying that the person filing the document has sworn that the contents are true, and/or that the document is signed by his or her free act and deed.
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Someone who has power bestowed upon by the state to administer oaths, verify documents and certify as valid and acknowledge signatures, all under his/her seal.
A person who authenticates a signature by determining that the person signing is truly the person of that name. Most banks have a notary public who can notarize documents. The document must be signed in the presence of the notary public.
conformed copy A copy that exactly corresponds to the original, such as a photocopy; when the original contains signatures but the copy does not, the names are written on the copy (even though not in signature form) to make it a conformed copy.
Holographic will: A will entirely handwritten by the testator. The date and all words in the will including the signature must be handwritten by the testator. The signature of the testator may or may not be witnessed.
The signature of the deponent must be written opposite to the jurat, which must contain the place, date and time of swearing, and this signed by the officer or magistrate before whom the affidavit is sworn.
Property Bond - A signature bond secured by mortgage or real property.
Pro Se - In one's own behalf, commonly used to refer to a party representing himself or herself in a court action, instead of being represented by an attorney.
ATTESTATION CLAUSE: The statement in a will that verifies that two persons have witnessed, by their signature, the signing of the will by the testator.
A piece of paper which has been attached to a legal document to allow signatures to be added because there is not enough room on the main document.
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long form order: an order prepared by counsel for signature of the court (usually based on a memorandum decision)
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Conformed copy -An exact copy of a document on which has been written things that could not or were not copied, i.e., a written signature is replaced on the conformed copy with a notation that it was signed by the parties.
Allonge
A piece of paper which has been attached to a contract, a check or any promissory note, on which to add signatures because there is not enough room on the main document.
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A popular designation of a due-bill or memorandum of debt. Consist's of those letters, a sum of money, and the debtor's signature. As it contains no direct promise to pay, it is not a promissory note, but a mere acknowledgment of indebtedness.
Final Receipt: In a workers' compensation case, it's the form presented by the insurance carrier for the injured employee's signature so that benefits will stop upon return to work.
notarize - When a Notary Public certifies a legal document thereby establishing the authenticity of the signature on the document.
a certificate for each piece of correspondence mailed, prior to the expiration of the set period of time for response, stating the date of deposit with the U.S. Postal Service and including a signature
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SEALED - A file that is physically closed from review. Also, a document containing a seal or the word "seal" next to the signer's signature.
End-matter Final part of an Act, which follows the basic-units and contains ending formulas, dates and places of adoption/enactment, and signatures.
Where a deed is necessary, there are special requirements for a company wishing to enter into such an arrangement which may either involve use of the company seal or the signature of two directors or a director and a company secretary.
 See also: Signa, Law, Person, State, Document
  
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