546.300. Existence of corporation, how proved. - Missouri Statutes

Existence of corporation, how proved.

546.300. If on the trial or other proceeding in a criminalcause, the existence, constitution or powers of any bankingcompany or corporation, shall become material, or be in any waydrawn in question, it shall not be necessary to produce acertified copy of the charter or act of incorporation, but thesame may be proved by general reputation, or by the printedstatute book of the state, government or country by which suchcorporation was created.

(RSMo 1939 § 4077)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 3688; 1919 § 4032; 1909 § 5238

(1954) Existence of banking corporation held shown by evidence of its general reputation, by testimony of its cashier and by testimony of a lawyer from his investigation of the records. State v. Weed (Mo.), 271 S.W.2d 557.