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best evidence rule |
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best evidence rule n. the legal doctrine that an original piece of evidence, particularly a document, is superior to a copy. If the original is available, a copy will not be allowed as evidence in a trial. (See: evidence) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Under the Best Evidence Rule, to prove the content of a picture, courts generally require the original--defined as the negative or any print therefrom. Thus far, the Best Evidence Rule has not been a bar to the admissibility of e-mail into evidence. Applicants may be asked to define legal concepts such as burden of proof, hearsay, the best evidence rule, judicial notice or the scope of cross-examination. |
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