Tangible Evidence

Question 1

Authentication: Real Evidence

Answer 1

Authenticated by

-personal knowledge
-Distinct features
-Chain of custody

Question 2

Authentication: Documentary Evidence

Answer 2

Authenticated by

-stipulation
-Ancient document (20 year old and in place not likely to be altered)
-Handwriting authentication
-Self authenticating (government documents w seals usually)

Question 3

Authentication: Oral Evidence

Answer 3

authenticated By

• Voice Recognition
• Saying details only the other person would know

Question 4

Best Evidence Rule: Definition

Answer 4

Best evidence does not mean best evidence, it means if there is a physical copy, you cannot testify as to the contents of it, you have to show it

Question 5

Best Evidence: Duplicates

Answer 5

Duplicates are usually okay unless there is doubt as to their validity

Question 6

Best Evidence: Exceptions

Answer 6

the original is lost/destroyed through no fault of the proponent, the original cannot be obtained by any available process, or the other party had it and failed to bring it when they should have, voluminous documents