Section 16.18 Handwriting Expert

• Library: Civil Trial Practice 2015 Supp

C. (§16.18) Handwriting Expert

The testimony of a handwriting expert is not necessary to substantiate that a signature is genuine. Gregg v. Georgacopoulos, 990 S.W.2d 120, 124–25 (Mo. App. S.D. 1999). Instead, substantial proof that a signature is genuine may be made by the testimony of a person who knows the handwriting and signature of the writer. Id. at 125. But counsel should be advised that the most persuasive testimony may be that of an expert when addressing the authenticity of a signature. In re...