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When assessing the Secondary Evidence Rule, when is an original or duplicate not required?
An original or duplicate is not required when: (1) The proponent of the evidence does not have posse...
What is the Secondary Evidence Rule?
In California, documentary evidence rules favor using duplicates or other secondary evidence over or...
What is he Best Evidence Rule?
When evidence is offered to prove the material term of a writing, the original writing must be produ...
In California, how are ancient documents authenticated?
In California, a document is considered an ancient document if it is at least 30 years old, appears...
How are ancient documents authenticated?
Any document at least 20 years old, in a condition that creates no suspicion about its authenticity,...
When can someone authenticate a letter they received?
A person can authenticate a letter they receive so long as it is in response to a letter they origin...
In California, what types of documents are self-authenticating?
Self-authenticating documents include: (1) notarized deeds; (2) newspapers; (3) official records.
What types of documents are self-authenticating?
Self-authenticating documents include: (1) notarized documents; (2) newspapers; (3) official records...
What is the purpose of authentication?
Prior to a writing or other physical evidence being admitted into court, it must first be authentica...
Who can authenticate a voice?
A voice may be authenticated by anyone with sufficient familiarity of the person's voice, or by maki...
