Hi,
Please take a look at the sentences below:
1- He mentioned that he was/had been in court the previous day.
2- The legislator noticed that there were/have been nine signatures on the bottom of the latter.
Which is your choice (with reason(s)), please?
1 - Both are fine. 2 - were . Those signings are finished.
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1 - Both are fine.
2 - were. Those signings are finished. I suppose you mean 'letter'.