Brother-in-law of his brother: Is he eligible as a witness?
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Question
A young man is about to get married and wants his brother's brother-in-law [his brother's wife's brother] to be a witness at the chuppah. Is he eligible as a witness?
Answer
No.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 33, Se'if 3, and Nachalat Shiva, Siman 12, Ot 18
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