490.300 Deed, evidence upon proof of certain facts.

490.300. Deed, evidence upon proof of certain facts. — Such deed or conveyance, acknowledged or proved and recorded, according to law, though not recorded within one year from the date thereof, or twenty years before it is offered, may be read in evidence, upon proof of such facts and circumstances as, together with the certificate of acknowledgment or proof, shall satisfy the court that the person who executed the instrument is the person therein named as grantor. (RSMo 1939 § 1841) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1677; 1919 § 5364; 1909 § 6309 CROSS REFERENCES: Execution of deeds, proof required, 442.260, 442.300 Guardian of minor, acknowledged deed to be evidence, 475.245