The testimony of a subscribing witness shall not be necessary to authenticate a writing unless required by the laws of the jurisdiction whose laws govern the validity of the writing. History. Code 1981, § 24-9-903, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24. History of Section. Former Code Section 24-7-5, which contained comparable provisions to this Code section, as effective January 1, 2013, was derived in part from the decision in McVicker v. Conkle, 96 Ga. 584, 24 S.E. 23 (1895).
Subscribing witness’s testimony
O.C.G.A. § 24-9-903 — under Evidence.
O.C.G.A. § 24-9-903