Re: [Paddlewise] Stolen Boat Update-Photographs and Notaries

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 22:08:39 -0400
Dave Gorjup wrote:

> When I've gotten legal advice in the past I've been advised that it's
> highly unlikely that a court would accept it as legitimate evidence
> for dating purposes. It is much to easy to steam open envelopes after
> the fact, or mail yourself empty unsealed envelopes and add the
> contents later. 

I don't know about the US, but around these parts, the envelope has to be 
mailed by registered mail.  That means it has to be sealed.

> A notary seal is much more likely to hold up legally.

Definitely.

Mike

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