72-12-401. Petition for handwriting analysis. In any proceeding involving the probate, either contested or uncontested, of a will in which the signature of the testator or of any witness is an issue, any party to the proceeding may file with the court a verified petition requesting that the original will be delivered to a handwriting expert residing and having his place of business outside the state or outside the county for an examination of any of the signatures on the will.

     History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 13, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 91-813.