Evidence at Trial

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Code §§ 1521 - 1523) provides a commonsense approach that begins with a simple general rule: "The content of a writing may be proved by otherwise admissible secondary evidence." Chambers objected to the above-affidavit, in particular objecting to the statement that "Synchrony's records show[ed] that. Code § 1521(a).

Evidence 52

Evidence Arbitration Affidavits Admissibility 52

Next Generation E-Discovery Law & Tech Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

In fact, given the unfortunately extensive but erroneous reliance on screenshots of social media evidence, The Best Evidence Rule could be cited far more frequently by opposing counsel seeking to contest the admission of such evidence. A case out of the federal courts in Texas addressed this issue head on.

Evidence 52

Evidence Jury Instructions Discovery Affidavits 52

Evidence at Trial

MARCH 22, 2023

Just because something is judicially noticeable does not mean it's admissible. Each judicially noticed document included hearsay evidence which is generally only admissible at trial through an enumerated hearsay exception. Further, a proper foundation was not laid for the admission of statements in Hoich's book."

Evidence 52

Evidence Hearsay Rule Witnesses Admissibility 52

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

I mean, do you have any thoughts on that? Isha Marathe 25:08 You know, so far, what we’ve heard is that it’s super unlikely for the rules themselves to change what is more likely is, so I’m looking at the fre 901 and 902 series. But I think now, the impact might just be that attorneys have to rely on forensic experts more than then they have.

Litigation 59

Litigation Education Evidence Technology 59