What is COMPETENT WITNESS? Definition of COMPETENT WITNESS in Black's Law Dictionary - Legal dictionary - Glossary of legal terms.
One who is legally qualified to be heard to testify in a cause. People v. Compton, 123 Cal. 403, 56 P. 44; Bank of Uvalde, Tex.Civ.App., 60 S.W.2d 888, 889. See Competency.
As used in the statute relating to the execution of wills, the term means a person who, at the time of making the attestation, could legally testify in court to the facts which he attests by subscribing his name to the will. In re Wiese's Estate, 98 Neb. 463, 153 N.W. 556, L.R.A.1915E, 832.
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