attesting witness

One who vouches for the authenticity of another’s signature by signing an instrument that the other has signed [proof of the will requires two attesting witnesses].

— Also termed subscribing witness. [Cases: Evidence 374; Wills 113. C.J.S. Evidence § 829; Wills §§ 253–255.]


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