What are the necessary conditions for accepting a judge's written communication (Kitab al-Qadi) by another judge?

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Three essential conditions must be met for the acceptance of a judge's written communication. First, the communication must be attested by two just male witnesses (*shuhud 'adlun*). Merely recognizing the recipient judge's handwriting or seal is insufficient for acceptance, according to the Imams of legal opinions (A'immat al-Fatwa). Second, the judge must issue the writing from his established jurisdiction and place of ruling. Third, the written communication must reach the recipient judge within his jurisdiction. If these conditions are met, the recipient judge must act upon the communication according to the pure Sharia. The basis for acceptance rests upon the testimony of the two witnesses concerning the ruling of the writing judge, not solely on the script or seal.