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A form of signature upon contracts by persons illiterate.

X: a mark as a form of signature upon and acceptance of a contract by a person otherwise illiterate or physically unable to sign.

Also, an indication of dimensional measurement.

In an 1886 Indiana case, Jaqua v Witham & Anderson Co. (106 Ind. 547), at issue was the import of the symbols "3x5" in a lumber dispute. The Court acceptd the evidence in regards to the custom of using X to denote dimensions:

"That, by the usages and customs of the dressed lumber trade, the “3x5” ... meant either 3 feet by 5 feet, or 3 inches by 5 inches."

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Unless otherwise noted, this article was written by Lloyd Duhaime, Barrister, Solicitor, Attorney and Lawyer (and Notary Public!). It is not intended to be legal advice and you would be foolhardy to rely on it in respect to any specific situation you or an acquaintance may be facing. In addition, the law changes rapidly and sometimes with little notice so from time to time, an article may not be up to date. Therefore, this is merely legal information designed to educate the reader. If you have a real situation, this information will serve as a good springboard to get legal advice from a lawyer.

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