Evidence, when translated into English, may be read.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 490.630
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490.630. Evidence, when translated into English, may be read. — Whenever any written evidence in a cause shall be in language other than English, a written translation thereof into the English language, made by a competent translator, and verified by his affidavit, may be read in evidence instead of the original, if such original be competent evidence. (RSMo 1939 § 1874) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1710; 1919 § 5397; 1909 § 6341 CROSS REFERENCE: Deeds executed in foreign country admissible in evidence accompanied by sworn translation, 442.140
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