Section 26: Proof of entries in books of societies

26. Proof of entries in books of societies (1) Notwithstanding any other enactment, a copy of an entry in any book or document of a society referred to in section 25 (1) (e), (f), (g) or (h) shall be prima facie evidence of the entry and of the matter, transaction or account recorded where— (a) the book was, at the time the entry was made, one of the ordinary books of the society; C49 – 13 [Issue 9] Co-Operatives Act (b) the entry was made in the usual course of the society’s business; (c) the book is in the custody of the society; and (d) the copy of the entry has been compared with, and is a correct copy of, the original entry. (2) A copy of an entry in a book or document of a society shall be— (a) certified as a true copy of the entry; and (b) accompanied by a declaration that the book containing the entry is still in the custody of the society and the seal of the society shall be affixed on the copy of the entry. (3) A certificate issued under subsection (2) shall be dated and signed by the President and Secretary of the society.