1. A person’s chirography; the cast or form of writing peculiar to a person, including the size, shape, and style of letters, and whatever gives individuality to one’s writing. [Cases: Evidence 561. C.J.S. Evidence §§ 800–803.]
2. Something written by hand; a writing specimen. • Nonexpert opinion about the genuineness of handwriting, based on familiarity not acquired for litigation purposes, can authenticate a document. Fed. R. Evid. 901(b)(2). [Cases: Criminal Law 491; Evidence 480, 561.]
