Legal actions, such as lawsuits, are often accompanied by significant evidence for both sides. Evidence is necessary to prove claims in a court of law. When dealing with international disputes, some documentation may be in a foreign language. In order to use it in a court of law, it must be translated to English and certified. It is important to make sure this step is completed correctly to avoid any delays in the case. In today’s article, we will discuss different types of legal evidence translations and the process for translating these kinds of documents.
Evidence for a lawsuit may be varied. It may include legal documents, like contracts, but it may also include informal communications like WhatsApp conversations or e-mail threads. As a result, it is imperative to hire a translation company that has the skills and know-how for translating all kinds of documents. A legal contract requires knowledge of complex terminology, while translating text messages requires the ability to understand informal slang and piece together conversations that may be out of context. Neither task is easy, which is why it is important to engage the right professional.
In addition to contracts and text/e-mail communications, some common evidence includes financial statement translations, articles of incorporation translations, company document translations, audio message translations, newspaper article translations and more. Just as legal cases can be complex, so can the documentation that accompanies them.
Regardless of the type of documentation involved in a legal case, it is important to engage a language professional that has experience translating a variety of documents, with the ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality. Legal documents are sensitive in nature, and must be entrusted to a trusted professional. In some cases, it may be necessary to sign an NDA prior to sending over legal documentation. At CSH Translation, we specialize in legal translations and would be happy to assist you with any legal translation services.
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