§ Sec. 24-8-20. Copy of office papers established instanter on motion
§ 24-8-20. Copy of office papers established instanter on motion
(a) Upon the loss of any original pleading, declaration, bill of indictment, special presentment, or other office paper, a copy may be established instanter on motion.
(b) An instrument on which an action has been brought shall be deemed an office paper after the case has gone to trial.