Physical E Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Authentication
A
low burden (testimony recognizing it as what proponent claims)
Non-Unique: chain of custody
2
Q
Ancient Document
A
SELF AUTH:
20 yrs old [CA: 30] + no irregularities on face + found in natural place of custody
3
Q
Self Authenticated Document
A
Certified public documents Noatirzed documents Official publications Newspapers/periodicals Biz records [not in CA] Trade inscriptions [not in CA]
4
Q
Best/Secondary E Rule
A
When a writing (tangible data collection) is offered to prove its contents (case turns or show knowledge obtained from), the original is required
5 Exceptions:
- Voluminous Doc Summary (orig. available)
- Duplicate if no auth. Q [CA + handwritten copy]
- Testimony/Admission of party offered against
- Other testimony if lost/destroyed not by proponent’s bad faith
- Adversary with original fails to produce after due notice
