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In the absence of a showing of fraud or unauthorized alteration, a public record imports absolute verity. It is presumed to be correct, and cannot be collaterally attacked. The record is prima facie evidence of the facts therein set forth, and under som

Reference: 
Records §31
Citation Text: 

In the absence of a showing of fraud or unauthorized alteration, a public record imports absolute verity. It is presumed to be correct, and cannot be collaterally attacked. The record is prima facie evidence of the facts therein set forth, and under some circumstances may be regarded as conclusive evidence thereof.

Citation Source: 
CJS