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best evidence rule

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Noun1.best evidence rule - a rule of evidence requiring that to prove the content of a writing or recording or photograph the original is required
rule of evidence - (law) a rule of law whereby any alleged matter of fact that is submitted for investigation at a judicial trial is established or disproved
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It is in fact stated that a data message will not offend the best evidence rule on the ground that it is not in its original form.
Admissibility of electronic evidence in criminal proceedings: an ... by Watney, Murdoch / Journal of Information, Law and Technology
Chapters cover procedures, the competency of the witness, authentication, Rule 403 and legal relevance limitations on credibility evidence, privileges and similar doctrines, the best evidence rule, opinion evidence, the hearsay rule, and substitutes for evidence.
Evidentiary foundations, 7th ed by Reference & Research Book News
Although the common law position, enunciated over 250 years ago, was that the best evidence rule (84) (which includes producing original documents containing signatures) should be followed to determine the existence of a signature, this law no longer prevails in Australian federal and several state jurisdictions.
Legal understanding and issues with electronic signatures - an ... by Srivastava, Aashish / Rutgers Computer & Technology Law Journal
 
 
 
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