Forgery signature

In responding to your inquiry, it is essential to clarify the legal implications of the situation you have described. You have mentioned that a promissory note was signed by you as the primary defendant (Defendant No.1) and that your wife is listed as Defendant No.2, despite her not signing the note or being present during its execution. Additionally, you believe her signature on the document has been forged, and you seek clarification on how this might impact your case.

A promissory note is a legally binding contract that establishes a borrower's obligation to repay a loan under certain terms. The validity of a promissory note largely depends on whether all required parties have willingly signed the agreement. In your case, although your wife did not sign the note, her name was included as a co-defendant. The fact that her signature may have been forged raises significant concerns about the validity of her involvement in the contract.

If it can be proven that your wife's signature was forged, this could potentially invalidate her liability under the promissory note. A forged signature means that she did not consent to the terms of the agreement, and as such, she cannot be held accountable for any obligations stemming from the note. Courts generally do not enforce agreements against individuals who have not voluntarily signed or consented to a contract.

Despite the forged signature, your lawyer has stated that it will not significantly affect your case because you, as the primary defendant, have signed the note. This means that you are personally responsible for repaying the loan. The promissory note remains valid as to your obligations, even if your wife’s involvement is voided due to the forgery. Essentially, your wife’s lack of property or involvement in the loan means that her exclusion from liability may not strengthen your defense, as you are still bound by the contract.

However, the forgery of your wife's signature could still be raised as an issue in court. While your lawyer has advised that it may not directly impact the outcome, bringing the forgery to the court's attention could highlight misconduct by the lender and potentially influence the judge's view of the creditor's credibility or methods. This, in turn, might provide you with some leverage in negotiations or court proceedings.

In conclusion, the forged signature of your wife does not invalidate your obligation under the promissory note, as you are the primary defendant. However, the forgery could still play a role in the case, particularly in questioning the credibility of the lender. It is advisable to continue working with your lawyer to determine the best strategy for presenting this information and handling the case moving forward.

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Sir, firstly thank you all lawyers for your message 🙏, I visited near my lawyer with all your suggestions but he says the PN is written by you. No matter your wife present or not her name is mentioned and even her signature forged court won't accept such kind of statement he says 

I request please help me in this topic