Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas
Forced Evidence
In the case of a civil law suit, can a person
be forced to submit his own fingerprint to
prove liability?
Asked on 1/10/07, 10:13 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles White
Charles G. White
Re: Forced Evidence
Usually this is considered a matter for discretion of the court depending upon relevancy, etc. If identity is in question, in most states the answer to your question is "Yes."
If identity is not disputed, then the answer is likely to be "No."
Answered on 1/10/07, 10:17 am
Peter Bradie
Bradie, Bradie & Bradie
Re: Forced Evidence
That's up to the discretion of the court. If ordered to provide a fingerprint, and you refuse, the court will assume that the refusal proves up the liability.
Answered on 1/10/07, 11:59 am
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